Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vino | /ˈbino/ | masculine |
| mostagán | /mostaɡan/ (from spelling rules) | colloquial, masculine |
| morapio | /moˈɾapjo/ | colloquial, masculine |
| vinazo | /biˈnaθo/ /biˈnaso/ |
masculine, strong |
| pitarra (homebrewed) | Spain, feminine | |
| dolaje | /dolaxe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| duelaje | /dwelaxe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The primary way to refer to the alcoholic beverage made from grapes is vino. When you want to express the action of drinking wine, you can use the verbs beber or the phrase tomar vino. Related terms you may encounter include bodega for a winery or wine cellar, copa for a wine glass and corcho for a cork.
Which one should you use?
While vino is the standard term, the word vinazo uses the suffix -azo to change the meaning. Depending on the context, it can refer to a very good wine or a very strong wine. Other specific terms exist for different types of wine, such as the informal Tinto for red wine or the affectionate Rosadito for rosé wine.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Vino is the standard masculine noun. There are several colloquial terms: mostagán and morapio are colloquial ways to say wine, while Tinto and Rosadito are informal options used when specifying colors. Vinazo is used to emphasize quality or strength.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, pitarra is a feminine noun used specifically for homebrewed wine. In Mexico, the slang term Chela is primarily used for beer, but it is occasionally used to refer to wine.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Vino is a masculine noun. Its plural form is vinos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbino/
Did you know?
- The colloquial term morapio for wine originates from the Arabic word murabba, which refers to 'preserved fruit'.
- While tinto literally means 'tinted' or 'stained', it is the standard way to specify red wine in Spanish.
- In some regions of Mexico, the slang word chela, which almost always means 'beer', is occasionally stretched to include wine.
Examples in context
- Este es mi vino.This is my wine.This sentence is useful for identifying possession of wine using vino.Tatoeba #4772131 by DarkHollow, translation #1764490 by CK
- Es un buen vino.That wine is good.This sentence shows how to describe the quality of wine using vino.Tatoeba #5029064 by don_ramon, translation #5028213 by Airvian
- Él no bebía vino.He didn't drink wine.This sentence demonstrates the use of the verb for the action of drinking wine using vino.Tatoeba #1013543 by Shishir, translation #2075311 by kerbear407
- Vino, por favorWine, please
- ¿Me podría traer una copa de vino tinto?Could you bring me a glass of red wine, please?
- Me encanta el vino rosado, es muy refrescanteI love rosé wine, it is very refreshing
- ¿Has probado el vino blanco español? Es excelenteHave you tried Spanish white wine? It is excellent
- ¡Por el vino y la amistad!To wine and friendship!
- ¡Disfruta del vino!Enjoy the wine!
- 345 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are having dinner at a restaurant.
- Alejandro¿Quieres un poco de vino?Do you want some wine?
- LucíaSí, por favor.Yes, please.
- AlejandroEste vino es muy rico.This wine is very delicious.
- LucíaTienes razón, es excelente.You are right, it is excellent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wine” translations and entries vino, morapio, vinazo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries morapio, vinazo, vino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
