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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.

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