avellana
/abeˈʝana/
avellana is the Spanish word for hazelnut.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of avellana is avellanas. Additionally, avellana can be used as an adjective to describe the color hazel.
How do you pronounce it?
/abeˈʝana/
Did you know?
- The word avellana comes from the name of the Italian city Avella, which was once famous for its hazelnut production.
- In Spanish, the color 'hazel' is described as avellana, but when referring specifically to eyes, people more often use miel meaning 'honey'.
- In some Spanish culinary contexts, avellana is used to describe a specific shade of golden-brown toasted color for butter or nuts.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el sabor de la avellana en los pasteles.I love the taste of hazelnut in cakes.
- Me gusta el sabor de la avellana.I like the hazelnut flavor.
- Esta crema tiene mucha avellana.This cream has a lot of hazelnut.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at a dessert shop.
- Alejandro¿Quieres probar este helado de avellana?Do you want to try this hazelnut ice cream?
- LucíaSí, parece muy rico, Alejandro.Yes, it looks very delicious, Alejandro.
- AlejandroLa avellana es mi ingrediente favorito.Hazelnut is my favorite ingredient.
- LucíaA mí también me encanta.I love it too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry avellana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avellana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
