16 Ways To Say Cheers In Spanish (¡Salud) With Examples
Celebrating with friends or family? Had a great achievement at work?
Time to say cheers in Spanish!
Blacklingual made a fun video on 5 ways to say cheers in Spanish:
In this blog post, we’ll go all the way into 16 different ways to toast others – whether you’re celebrating individual or group success.
General cheers in Spanish
These general cheers in Spanish are good for basically every occasion. If you want to be sure in what you’re saying and stating, use one of these expressions!
1. ¡Salud! (Cheers!)
This classic toast that’s used all around the world, and not just in Spanish-speaking countries.
It literally means “health” and is perfect for any occasion. You can use it at formal dinners or casual gatherings with friends.
María and Juan are clinking glasses at a birthday party.
María: “¡Salud, Juan! Que cumplas muchos más.” (Cheers, Juan! May you have many more birthdays.)
Juan: “¡Salud! Gracias por venir a celebrar conmigo.” (Cheers! Thanks for coming to celebrate with me.)
2. ¡Prosit! (Cheers!)
This toast has German origins but is used in some Spanish-speaking regions. It’s a fun way to mix things up and surprise your friends with a less common expression. (It’s one way to say cheers in German.)
Carlos and Elena are at a beer garden.
Carlos: “¡Prosit! ¿Qué te parece esta cerveza alemana?” (Cheers! What do you think of this German beer?)
Elena: “¡Prosit! Está deliciosa, muy diferente a lo que solemos tomar.” (Cheers! It’s delicious, very different from what we usually drink.)
3. ¡Chinchín! (Cheers!)
This playful toast imitates the sound of glasses clinking.
It’s informal and usually used among close friends or family members in casual settings.
Sofía and Diego are having a picnic in the park.
Sofía: “¡Chinchín! Por este día tan hermoso.” (Cheers! To this beautiful day.)
Diego: “¡Chinchín! Y por la excelente compañía.” (Cheers! And to the excellent company.)
4. ¡Brindis! (Toast!)
This word literally means “toast” and can be used to initiate a toast or as a cheer itself.
It’s good for more formal occasions or when you want to draw attention before making a longer toast.
At a wedding reception, the best man stands up:
Best Man: “¡Brindis por los novios!” (A toast to the newlyweds!)
Guests: “¡Brindis!” (Cheers!)
Say cheers in Spanish for health and well-being
These cheers in Spanish are aimed more at wishing good health and well-being to others.
5. ¡Salud y amor! (Cheers to health and love!)
This toast combines wishes for health and love, two of life’s most important aspects.
It’s perfect for romantic occasions or when celebrating with loved ones.
Alejandro and Isabella are on their anniversary dinner.
Alejandro: “¡Salud y amor, mi querida Isabella!” (To health and love, my dear Isabella!)
Isabella: “¡Salud y amor, Alejandro! Por muchos años más juntos.” (To health and love, Alejandro! To many more years together.)
6. ¡A tu salud! (To your health!)
This toast directs good wishes specifically to the person you’re drinking with.
It’s a warm, friendly way to show you care about someone.
Lucía visits her grandmother, who offers her a glass of homemade lemonade.
Grandmother: “¡A tu salud, mi nieta querida!” (To your health, my dear granddaughter!)
Lucía: “¡A la tuya, abuela! Gracias por recibirme.” (To yours, grandma! Thanks for having me.)
7. ¡A la vida! (To life!)
This toast celebrates life itself. And why wouldn’t we celebrate it, right?!
Use it when you want to express gratitude for being alive or to celebrate a significant life event.
Two friends, Pablo and Martín, are watching a beautiful sunset.
Pablo: “¡A la vida, Martín! ¿No es hermoso todo esto?” (To life, Martín! Isn’t all this beautiful?)
Martín: “¡A la vida, amigo mío! Estos momentos son los que la hacen especial.” (To life, my friend! These moments are what make it special.)
Expressions for friendship and togetherness
Use these common Spanish phrases when you’re out with your friends, and you want to celebrate their togetherness.
8. ¡Por nosotros! (Cheers to us!)
This toast celebrates the group or relationship.
It’s great for acknowledging shared experiences or strengthening bonds among friends or couples.
A group of college friends reunite after years apart.
Ana: “¡Por nosotros, chicos! Por nuestra amistad que ha sobrevivido la distancia y el tiempo.” (To us, guys! To our friendship that has survived distance and time.)
Everyone: “¡Por nosotros!” (To us!)
9. ¡Por la amistad! (To friendship!)
This toast celebrates friendship.
Use it to show appreciation for your friends or to mark friendiversaries!
Two childhood friends, Raúl and Felipe, meet at their old hangout spot.
Raúl: “¡Por la amistad, Felipe! Treinta años y seguimos siendo como hermanos.” (To friendship, Felipe! Thirty years and we’re still like brothers.)
Felipe: “¡Por la amistad, Raúl! Que nunca cambie.” (To friendship, Raúl! May it never change.)
Make a toast for love and relationships
Along with some romantic Spanish phrases, use these toasts for your SO to express love and relationships.
10. ¡Por el amor! (To love!)
This toast celebrates love in all its forms.
It’s perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or any occasion where love is in the air.
At a Valentine’s Day party, Carmen raises her glass:
Carmen: “¡Por el amor! En todas sus formas y colores.” (To love! In all its forms and colors.)
Everyone: “¡Por el amor!” (To love!)
11. ¡Que viva! (Long live!)
This way of cheers in Spanish can be used to celebrate anything you want to “live long.”
Most of the time, it’s followed by the subject of celebration.
At a housewarming party, the host declares:
Host: “¡Que viva nuestra nueva casa!” (Long live our new house!)
Guests: “¡Que viva!” (Long live!)
Toast in Spanish for success and achievements
Celebrating a new job or another kind of success? Use these cheers in Spanish.
12. ¡Por el éxito! (To success!)
Use this toast to celebrate achievements or wish for future success.
It’s for graduations, promotions, or the start of new adventures.
Colleagues gather after a successful project launch.
Team Leader: “¡Por el éxito de nuestro proyecto y por muchos más en el futuro!” (To the success of our project and to many more in the future!)
Team: “¡Por el éxito!” (To success!)
13. ¡A brindar! (Let’s toast!)
This toast is an invitation to raise glasses and celebrate.
It’s a great way to kick off any celebration or gathering.
Friends gather for New Year’s Eve.
Javier: “¡A brindar por el año que termina y el que comienza!” (Let’s toast to the year that ends and the one that begins!)
Everyone: “¡A brindar!” (Let’s toast!)
Spanish cheers for celebrations and enjoyment
14. ¡Arriba, abajo, al centro, y pa’ dentro! (Up, down, to the center, and in!)
This playful, longer toast is accompanied by gestures. It’s good for parties, too.
It’s perfect for livening up a party or adding some fun to your toasting ritual.
At a birthday party, the host leads the toast:
Host: “¡Arriba, abajo, al centro, y pa’ dentro!” (Up, down, to the center, and in!)
Guests follow along, moving their glasses up, down, to the center, and then drinking.
15. ¡A disfrutar! (To enjoy!)
This toast encourages everyone to enjoy themselves.
Use it to set a relaxed, fun mood at any gathering.
Friends meet at a beach bar on vacation.
Laura: “¡A disfrutar de estas vacaciones, amigos!” (Let’s enjoy these holidays, friends!)
Friends: “¡A disfrutar!” (Let’s enjoy!)
16. ¡Por el futuro! (To the future!)
This forward-looking toast is great for new beginnings or when you want to express optimism about what’s to come.
Graduates gather after the ceremony.
Valedictorian: “¡Por el futuro brillante que nos espera!” (To the bright future that awaits us!)
Class: “¡Por el futuro!” (To the future!)
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