How do you say 'wine' in Spanish?

Wine translates to vino in Spanish, a masculine noun: el vino (the wine), una copa de vino (a glass of wine).

What is the difference between vino tinto and vino rojo?

In Spanish, red wine is called vino tinto (using tinto, meaning 'dark-dyed'), not vino rojo — saying vino rojo is understood but sounds unnatural to native speakers.

How do you ask for a glass of wine in Spanish?

You can say una copa de vino, por favor (a glass of wine, please) at a restaurant, specifying tinto, blanco, or rosado for the type.

Spanish vocabulary · Beginner

Wine in Spanish: Vino

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Vino · noun · BEE-noh

The English word 'wine' translates to vino in Spanish, a masculine noun. Spain and Latin America have rich winemaking traditions, so vino appears constantly in menus, conversations, and cultural contexts.

Pronounce vino as BEE-noh, with the stress on the first syllable and a soft Spanish 'v' that sounds close to 'b.'

¿Quieres una copa de vino tinto?

Do you want a glass of red wine?

Wine in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for wine, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
vino	wine	BEE-noh	Default, widely understood
tinto	wine		short for vino tinto (red wine), common in Spain

How Native Speakers Use Vino

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Ordering at a restaurant

Me gustaría una botella de vino blanco, por favor.

I would like a bottle of white wine, please.

Placing an order at a Spanish restaurant.

Describing a preference

Prefiero el vino tinto al vino rosado.

I prefer red wine over rosé wine.

Sharing personal wine preferences.

Talking about a region

Los vinos de Mendoza son famosos en todo el mundo.

The wines from Mendoza are famous worldwide.

Discussing Argentine wine culture.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Vino

Confusing vino with the verb venir

Incorrect: Ella vino una copa de vino. (ambiguous)

Correct: Ella tomó una copa de vino.

Vino can also be the past tense of venir (to come). In this sentence, 'she drank' requires tomó or bebió, not vino.

Wrong gender article

Incorrect: La vino está deliciosa.

Correct: El vino está delicioso.

Vino is a masculine noun, so it takes the article el and the masculine adjective delicioso.

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Common Questions About Wine in Spanish

How do you say 'wine' in Spanish?: Wine translates to vino in Spanish, a masculine noun: el vino (the wine), una copa de vino (a glass of wine).
What is the difference between vino tinto and vino rojo?: In Spanish, red wine is called vino tinto (using tinto, meaning 'dark-dyed'), not vino rojo — saying vino rojo is understood but sounds unnatural to native speakers.
How do you ask for a glass of wine in Spanish?: You can say una copa de vino, por favor (a glass of wine, please) at a restaurant, specifying tinto, blanco, or rosado for the type.