El té
Example: Me gusta beber el té caliente por la mañana.
Definition
"El té" refers to the beverage made by steeping cured or fresh tea leaves in hot water, commonly enjoyed hot or cold. It is often consumed for its soothing qualities and variety of flavors, as in the example phrase: 'I like to drink hot tea in the morning.'
Etymology
The word "el té" comes from the Chinese word 'chá,' which was adapted into Spanish through trade routes. The pronunciation and spelling evolved due to influences from different languages, including Dutch and Portuguese, who helped spread tea culture globally.
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"El té" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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