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brindisi

/ˈbrindizi/noun · masculineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,522

Meaning

toast

  • toast, celebration by raising glasses together
  • words spoken during a celebratory toast

In a sentence

Facciamo un brindisi alla salute degli sposi!

Let's make a toast to the bride and groom's health!

Tutti hanno alzato i bicchieri per il brindisi finale.

Everyone raised their glasses for the final toast.

Non vuoi partecipare al nostro brindisi?

Don't you want to join our toast?

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
brindisimasculine · singular
brindisimasculine · plural
brindisimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable noun: 'un brindisi', 'due brindisi'.
  • Refers only to drinking toasts; toasted bread is 'toast' (pronounced /tɔst/ in Italian).
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