brindar

Brindar is a Spanish verb with two main meanings. In social contexts it means to toast, that is, to drink to someone or something by raising a glass and making a verbal or symbolic tribute. It can also mean to offer, provide, or grant something, such as opportunities, services, or support. The word is widely used in Spain and Latin America, in formal and informal registers.

Origin and usage notes: the etymology of brindar is uncertain, but the sense related to toasting appears in the early modern period and may reflect influences from other European languages. In addition to the single-word form, speakers often use hacer un brindis for the act of toasting. Brindar is commonly followed by por or a preposition to indicate the recipient or cause, as in brindar por alguien, brindar por un logro, or brindar a la salud de alguien. It can also be used with con to indicate the means of toasting, as in brindar con vino.

Conjugation and examples: Brindar is a regular -ar verb. Present: brindo, brindas, brinda, brindamos, brindáis, brindan. Preterite: brindé, brindaste, brindó, brindamos, brindasteis, brindaron. Imperfect: brindaba, brindabas, brindaba, brindábamos, brindabais, brindaban. Future: brindaré, brindarás, brindará, brindaremos, brindaréis, brindarán. Subjunctive: brinde, brindes, brinde, brindemos, brindéis, brinden. Participles: brindado; gerund: brindando. Examples: “Vamos a brindar por su éxito.” “La empresa brinda servicios de consultoría.” “Brindé por la salud de todos.”