Noun
/lamˈbɾus.ko/
Lambrusco (it refers to a type of sparkling red wine, typically from Italy)
"Lambrusco" refers specifically to a type of Italian red wine that is slightly sparkling ("frizzante"). The wine is made primarily from the Lambrusco grape, and it’s known for its fruity, refreshing taste, often served chilled. In Mexico and Chile, "lambrusco" can be commonly found in social gatherings, often enjoyed for its affordability and accessibility.
In terms of usage frequency, "lambrusco" is more commonly used in conversational settings, especially in contexts related to dining, celebrations, or casual references to wine. It is less common in formal written contexts.
I would like to have a glass of lambrusco with dinner.
En la fiesta, todos estaban brindando con lambrusco.
At the party, everyone was toasting with lambrusco.
El lambrusco es perfecto para un día caluroso.
The term "lambrusco" is not frequently featured in idiomatic expressions or proverbs. However, wine, in general, has several expressions in Spanish culture, which may not explicitly reference "lambrusco" but align with the broader theme of wine enjoyment.
There is no bad wine, only a bad companion.
"A buen hambre no hay mal pan."
To a good hunger, there is no bad bread. (This expression is metaphorically saying that in enjoyable contexts, like drinking wine, harsh criticism disappears)
"Copa que no se llena, corazón que no se alegra."
The word "lambrusco" originates from the Italian “lambrusco,” which derives from the Latin “lambruscus.” The term may be linked to the Latin word "lambruscus" meaning "wild vine" or "vines that grow freely," which reflects the nature of this particular grape and the historical area of cultivation primarily in Italy.
Vino tinto (red wine)
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This information provides a comprehensive overview of "lambrusco" and its relevance in the Mexican and Chilean linguistic landscape, as well as its cultural implications.