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sparkling white

[ˈspɑːrklɪŋ waɪt]
noun/adjective
espumante branco
1. A type of white wine that is carbonated and effervescent, typically with lower alcohol content than still wines
We ordered a bottle of sparkling white to celebrate the promotion.
Pedimos uma garrafa de espumante branco para comemorar a promoção.
2. Anything white in color that shines or gleams with brightness
The sparkling white snow covered the mountain peaks.
A neve branca e brilhante cobriu os picos das montanhas.
Synonyms
champagneproseccocavasparkling wineeffervescent white wine
Antonyms
still white winered winestill wine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espumante branco
most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
vinho espumante branco
formal or commercial usage
Portugal
espumante branco
standard Portuguese term, also 'vinho espumante'
Portugal
champanhe
informal usage, though technically refers to French champagne

Related Idioms & Phrases

pop the cork on sparkling white
raise a glass of sparkling white
sparkling white celebration
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