Fri, 01 May 2026 03:14:55 +0000

Cheers Reimagined: The Unbelievable Spanish Pronunciation You Got Wrong If you’ve ever raised a glass with your friends and thought, “That sounded like Cheers in perfect English,” you’re not alone — and you’ve been pronouncing “Cheers” all wrong, especially if spoken through a Spanish accent. Yes, it’s true: many Spanish speakers (and even English-speaking travelers with a flair for playful mispronunciation) often get the Spanish pronunciation entirely off — and the result is hilariously unexpected. ### The Classic Misstep: “Cheers” in Spanish? In many Latin American countries, especially in Mexico, the word “Cheers” is commonly rendered in Spanish not as a single English-sounding verb, but as “¡Salud!” or sometimes even “¡ brindis!” — but the real pronunciation twist comes when mixing English intentions with Spanish rhythm. But here’s the twist: some Spanish speakers simulate a British or American “Cheers” cadence, which, when spelled out, creates a phonetic curveball.