Raising a glass in Spain is all about connection and good spirits. Whether you are sipping sangria, tinto de verano, or a refreshing Estrella or sharing a meal with locals, knowing how to say ¡Salud! will immediately break the ice and bring a smile to the table.
In Spain, drinking culture centers around wishing health and vitality while enjoying late-night tapas with good friends. Learning this local expression ensures you toast like a true insider wherever your travels take you!
Most Common Ways to Say Cheers
Spanish
¡Salud!
[sah-LOOD]
Literally “health.”
Basque
¡Topa!
[TOH-pah]
Basque-language toast used to mean “cheers.”
Catalan; Valencian
Salut!
[Sah-loot]
Health used in Spain (Catalonia)
Galician
A saúde!
[Ah sah-oo-deh]
To health in Galicia (Spain)
Quick Facts About Spain
Capital city:
Madrid
National / Official language(s):
Spanish
(Castilian Spanish)
Catalan; Valencian
(official regionally)
Galician
(official regionally)
Basque
(official regionally)
Spain