B1 — Intermediateverb
brindare
to toast / to raise a glass
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fare un brindisialzare il bicchierebere alla salute difesteggiare bevendo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignorarenon celebrarebere da soliastenersi
Usage note
'Fare un brindisi' = to make a toast. 'Cin cin' / 'salute' = the Italian equivalent of 'cheers'. Very common at Italian celebrations and dinners.
Example
"Abbiamo brindato al matrimonio con un ottimo prosecco."
"We toasted the wedding with an excellent prosecco."
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