brindisi
toast (celebratory drink)
Pronunciation
/ˈbrindizi/
Cultural Note
The classic Italian toast is 'Cin cin!' (pronounced 'chin chin'), though 'Salute!' (to health) is also common. When toasting, you must make eye contact with each person -- looking away is said to bring seven years of bad luck (or bad romance). Crossing arms with another person while clinking glasses is also considered unlucky.
📝 Example Sentences
Facciamo un brindisi al nostro amore!
Let's make a toast to our love!
Il brindisi di Capodanno e con lo spumante.
The New Year's toast is with sparkling wine.
Alziamo i bicchieri per un brindisi!
Let's raise our glasses for a toast!
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