decantamos

Decantamos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb decantar. It primarily refers to the act of decanting: pouring a liquid off its sediment or transferring it to another container, with the aim of clarifying the liquid or allowing it to breathe. In the context of wine, decanting is used to separate the wine from sediments and to improve aroma and flavor.

The verb also appears in scientific and domestic contexts where liquids are separated from solids, such as decanting a liquid from a settled mixture in a laboratory or kitchen setting. In everyday usage, decanting emphasizes the physical act of pouring off the clearer liquid.

Grammatical note: decantamos can be ambiguous because it is also the form that appears in the preterite (simple past) for decir a different tense, though the meaning is determined by context. When used reflexively as nos decantamos, the phrase means “we lean toward” or “we opt for,” indicating a preference or choice, as in nos decantamos por un vino joven (we prefer a young wine) or nos decantamos por una solución más económica.

In summary, decantamos primarily denotes the act of decanting a liquid, especially wine, but the form can also appear in different tenses or in reflexive usage to express preference. It is common in gastronomy, home contexts, and scientific discussions involving liquid separation.