sip

• Sustantivo que denota una pequeña cantidad de líquido que se toma en la boca, generalmente bebiendo de forma lenta o cuidadosa; también puede referirse a la acción de beber así.

A noun referring to a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth, typically by drinking slowly or cautiously.

1. Small drinkA2formal

   A small amount of liquid taken into the mouth, typically by drinking slowly.

   sorbo

   • She took a sip of her coffee.
   • He offered me a sip of his tea.
   • A sip of water was all she needed.

   Sinónimosdramdropmouthfulnipswallowtaste

• Verbo que se usa para beber un líquido en pequeñas cantidades, normalmente a sorbos o tragos cortos.

A verb used to indicate the act of drinking a liquid in small quantities, typically by taking small mouthfuls.

1. Drink slowlyA2formal

   To drink a liquid in small quantities, taking small mouthfuls.

   beber a sorbos

   • She sipped her tea while reading the newspaper.
   • He sipped the hot coffee carefully to avoid burning his tongue.
   • They sat on the porch sipping lemonade.

   Sinónimosnursesamplesuptaste

   Antónimosgulpquaffswigswill

2. Taste cautiouslyB1informal

   To drink something in a careful or restrained manner, often to savor the flavor.

   beber a sorbos

   • He sipped the wine slowly, appreciating its bouquet.
   • She sipped the soup to check if it was too salty.
   • The connoisseur sipped the whiskey with great attention.

   Sinónimosnipsamplesuptaste

   Antónimoschugguzzlequaffslugswill