chin chin

cheers (toast, onomatopoeia for clinking glasses)

Beginner Interjection

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Pronunciation

/ˈtʃin ˈtʃin/

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Cultural Note

An informal, playful toast representing the sound of clinking glasses. It is widely used in Spain and parts of Latin America. Note that in Japan and some Asian cultures, this word has a vulgar meaning, which sometimes surprises Spanish speakers traveling abroad. The more standard toast remains '¡salud!'

📝 Example Sentences

¡Chin chin! ¡Por nosotros!

Cheers! To us!

Chin chin, por el año nuevo.

Cheers, to the new year.

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to your health (toast)

Phrase

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toast (the act of toasting)

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