sip

[/sɪp/]

verb/nounpl: sips

gole, trago

1. (verb) To drink in small quantities, taking liquid into the mouth in small amounts

She sipped her coffee slowly.

Ela tomou goles de seu café lentamente.

2. (noun) A small amount of liquid taken into the mouth

He took a sip of water.

Ele tomou um gole de água.

3. (verb) To drink something gradually or in small quantities over time

We sipped wine at the dinner party.

Bebemos vinho aos goles na festa de jantar.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

gole, trago

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

gole

Preferred term in Rio

São Paulo

trago, gole

Both terms commonly used

Portugal

golo, trago

Less commonly used than in Brazil; 'golo' more traditional

sip and savor - drink slowly and enjoy

take a sip - drink a small amount

sip the cup - participate in suffering or difficulty

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