How to Say ‘The vermouth on tap’ in Spain Spanish
El vermut de grifo
ehl behr-MOOT deh GREE-foh
[ehl behr-MOOT deh GREE-foh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Vermouth on tap is a classic pre-lunch or after-work drink in Madrid and Barcelona. Many people call this ritual la hora del vermut "vermouth hour".
Phrase Breakdown
El vermut
ehl behr-MOOT
The vermouth
Vermouth is a popular aperitif in Spain. Stress the last syllable: ber-MUT. The final 't' is very soft.
Me encanta el vermut.
I love vermouth.
Words in this phrase
El
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
vermut
[behr-MOOT]
vermouth
A fortified aromatic wine, a classic Spanish aperitif.
Los domingos tomamos un vermut.
On Sundays we have a vermouth.
de grifo
deh GREE-foh
on tap
'Grifo' means 'tap', so 'de grifo' means 'on draught'. Pronounce it GRI-fo.
Cerveza de grifo.
Draught beer.
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
of
A common connector joining type with company.
En la pregunta ¿Qué tipo de empresa?, de conecta las ideas.
In the question What type of company?, de connects the ideas.
grifo
[GREE-foh]
tap / draught
A tap; 'de grifo' means served on draught from a tap.
Una caña de grifo, por favor.
A draught beer, please.
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