bagels
/baxels/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bagels" is translated into Spanish as bagels.
The word refers to ring-shaped bread rolls that are boiled before being baked.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term bagels is used in certain regions or among English-speaking communities within Spanish-speaking countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/baxels/
Did you know?
- In Spain, if you ask for a bagel in a traditional bakery, you might be pointed toward a rosquilla, which is a sweet fried dough rather than a boiled bread.
- While 'bagel' is a borrowed term, many Spanish speakers use the descriptive phrase 'pan en forma de anillo' to explain the shape to someone unfamiliar with the imported concept.
- Because 'bagel' is a foreign loanword, it is frequently treated as a masculine noun, such as 'el bagel', despite many Spanish food items being feminine.
Examples in context
- Ellos comieron bagels con crema de queso.They ate bagels with cream cheese.This sentence is useful for showing how to use bagels in the context of a meal with cream cheese.Tatoeba #5146855 by albrusgher, translation #2664982 by Hybrid
- Compré unos bagels para el desayuno.I bought some bagels for breakfast.
- ¿Te gustan los bagels con sésamo?Do you like sesame bagels?
Example conversation
At a cafe in the morning.
- Sofía¿Quieres comer bagels hoy?Do you want to eat bagels today?
- MateoSí, me encantan los bagels.Yes, I love bagels.
- SofíaMateo, yo pediré unos para nosotros.Mateo, I will order some for us.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Sofia, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
