te
word
/ˈti/
tee
/ˈti/
tee
Definition
A hot drink made by pouring boiling water over dried leaves, usually from the tea plant. It is often served plain or with milk, sugar, or lemon.
Usage & Nuances
"Tea" is the main spelling in English; "te" is the Spanish and other language form. In English, regional slang may use "cuppa" or "brew" to refer to tea, especially in British English. "Tea" can also refer to a light meal in the UK.
Spanish: téPortuguese (BR): cháPortuguese (PT): cháChinese (Simplified): 茶Chinese (Traditional): 茶Hindi: चायArabic: شايBengali: চাRussian: чайJapanese: お茶Vietnamese: tràKorean: 차Turkish: çayUrdu: چائےIndonesian: teh
Example Sentences
Can I have a cup of te with sugar, please?
basic
Let’s grab some te and chat for a while.
natural
She offered me mint te after dinner.
natural
A hot cup of te can really help you relax.
natural
My grandmother drinks te every afternoon.
basic
I prefer green te over black te.
basic