buñuelo de manzana
/buɲwelo de manθana/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'apple fritter' is translated into Spanish as buñuelo de manzana.
buñuelo de manzana refers to a fried pastry made with pieces of apple incorporated into the batter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means 'fritter of apple'.
How do you pronounce it?
/buɲwelo de manθana/
Did you know?
- The word manzana traces its roots back to a specific Roman person named Gaius Matius, a friend of Julius Caesar who was also a famous horticulturalist.
- In Spain, buñuelos are traditionally eaten during the Carnival season and on New Year's Eve.
- While buñuelo de manzana refers to an apple fritter, the general term buñuelo is used across different Spanish-speaking countries to describe anything from a fried dough ball to a cheese ball.
Examples in context
- Quiero un buñuelo de manzana.I want an apple fritter.
- El buñuelo de manzana es mi postre favorito.The apple fritter is my favorite dessert.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are at a bakery.
- MaríaMira, tienen buñuelos de manzana hoy.Look, they have apple fritters today.
- Mateo¡Qué rico! ¿Me compras uno, María?How delicious! Will you buy me one, María?
- MaríaClaro, Mateo. Yo pido dos ahora.Sure, Mateo. I'll order two now.
- MateoGracias, me encanta el buñuelo de manzana.Thanks, I love the apple fritter.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buñuelo, de, manzana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
