noun
sangria
sang-GREE-uh
Sangria (noun) means a chilled Spanish drink made from wine mixed with fruit, juice, and sometimes soda or brandy. Example: “They shared a pitcher of sangria on the terrace.”
noun
1
A chilled Spanish drink made from wine mixed with fruit, juice, and sometimes soda or brandy.
"They shared a pitcher of sangria on the terrace."
"The recipe calls for red wine, orange slices, and a splash of brandy for the sangria."
2
A deep red colour resembling the drink.
"She painted the accent wall a rich sangria."
How to use sangria
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fruity Spanish wine punch, or the deep red colour named after it.
Common pairings
a pitcher of sangria
red sangria
sangria red
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Etymology
From Spanish sangría, itself from sangre, "blood", after the drink's deep red colour.
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What does “sangria” mean?
The word “sangria” means a chilled Spanish drink made from wine mixed with fruit, juice, and sometimes soda or brandy. In plain terms, a fruity Spanish wine punch, or the deep red colour named after it.
How do you pronounce “sangria”?
“Sangria” is pronounced sang-GREE-uh (/sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ in IPA).
How do you use “sangria” in a sentence?
Here is “sangria” used in a sentence: “They shared a pitcher of sangria on the terrace.”
What part of speech is “sangria”?
“Sangria” is a noun.
Where does the word “sangria” come from?
The word “sangria” comes from Spanish. From Spanish sangría, itself from sangre, "blood", after the drink's deep red colour.
How many meanings does “sangria” have?
“Sangria” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a chilled Spanish drink made from wine mixed with fruit, juice, and sometimes soda or brandy.
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