Where does “vinagre” come from?
vinagre (Portuguese) comes from Spanish vinagre, from Catalan vinagre, from Latin vinum acre — bitter wine; sour wine.
vinagre (Portuguese): vinegar
Definitions
- vinegar
Ancestry of “vinagre”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | vinagre | vinegar |
| 2 | Catalan | vinagre | vinegar |
| 3 | Latin | vinum acre | bitter wine; sour wine |