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flat wine

[/flæt waɪn/]
nounpl: flat wines
vinho sem gás
1. Wine that has lost its carbonation or effervescence, becoming dull and lifeless in taste
This sparkling wine has gone flat because the bottle was left open.
Este vinho espumante ficou sem gás porque a garrafa foi deixada aberta.
2. Wine lacking in flavor, complexity, or vibrancy on the palate
The wine tasted flat and uninspiring after sitting in the glass for too long.
O vinho tinha um gosto insosso e desinspirador depois de ficar no copo por muito tempo.
Synonyms
stale winelifeless winedull wineinsipid wine
Antonyms
sparkling wineeffervescent winelively winevibrant wine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vinho sem gás
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
vinho morto
Literally 'dead wine', commonly used in Portugal
Portugal
vinho sem efervescência
More formal/technical term

Related Idioms & Phrases

go flat - to lose carbonation or become dull
fall flat - to fail to impress or have desired effect
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