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/ˈbɾandi/

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Translation

brandy

Word origin

Borrowed from English 'brandy', a shortening of 'brandywine', itself from Dutch brandewijn ('burnt wine', that is, distilled wine).

Origin
English
Root
brandewijn
English cognates
brandy

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralbrandis

Examples

Sirvió .

He poured two glasses of brandy after dinner.

español elabora Jerez.

Spanish brandy is made in Jerez.

buen cualquier .

I prefer a good brandy to any other spirit.

.

She added a little brandy to the sauce.

¿ apetece ?

Do you fancy a brandy by the fire?

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This word is part of lesson 72.