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.

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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

pop the cork on sparkling white

raise a glass of sparkling white

sparkling white celebration

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