Spanish · Food & Drink
Té
Tea
Beginnernoun
Definition
A hot drink made by infusing dried tea leaves in water.
Example
Prefiero el té verde.
I prefer green tea.
Etymology
'Té' comes from the Chinese pronunciation 'chá', and entered Spanish through trade and cultural exchange, referring to the beverage made from tea leaves.
How & Where It’s Used
'Té' is utilized in both formal and informal environments, prevalent in culinary contexts as well as daily conversations across Spanish-speaking areas.