SIP

[/sɪp/]
verb/nounpl: sips (noun)
gole, sorver, bebida pequena
1. To drink something in small quantities, taking small mouthfuls
She sipped her coffee slowly while reading the newspaper.
Ela sorveu seu café lentamente enquanto lia o jornal.
2. A small amount of liquid drunk at one time
He took a sip of water before answering the question.
Ele deu um gole de água antes de responder a pergunta.
3. To drink by taking small amounts repeatedly
Don't sip that soup; it's still too hot.
Não sorva essa sopa; ainda está muito quente.
In Brazilian culture, 'sip' (sorver/gole) is commonly used in social contexts, particularly when referring to sipping coffee, juice, or alcoholic beverages. The act of slowly sipping beverages is appreciated in both Brazilian and American cultures as a way to enjoy flavors. 'Sip and chat' culture is popular in both countries' coffee shop scenes.
NYC Slang
sip (used in NYC slang to mean drinking alcohol casually, as in 'let's sip tonight')
Synonyms / Sinônimos
drinktastesamplenibble (figurative)sup
Antonyms / Antônimos
gulpguzzlechugdrainquaff

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sorver, gole
Both terms are widely used; 'sorver' emphasizes the action, 'gole' emphasizes the amount
Rio de Janeiro
sorver, dar um gole
Common colloquial usage in casual conversation
São Paulo
sorver, tomar um gole
'Tomar um gole' is very common in everyday speech
Portugal
sorver, beber à sortes
Portuguese uses 'sorver' similarly but less frequently; may use 'beber pequenas quantidades'

Related Words

sip cupsippy cupbeveragedrinkingstrawswallow

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a sip
sip and savor
sip one's drink
not worth a sip
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