copos de salvado
/kopos de salbado/from spelling rules
The English phrase bran flakes is translated into Spanish as copos de salvado.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of copos (flakes), de (of) and salvado (bran).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun copos is masculine and plural. If you use an adjective like 'crunchy' to describe them, the adjective must be crujientes to match this plural form.
Did you know?
- The word salvado shares a root with the English word 'salvation', as both stem from the concept of being 'saved' or 'rescued'.
- The word copos is also used to describe 'snowflakes' (copos de nieve). In Spanish, the same word is used for both a breakfast cereal flake and a falling piece of snow.
- While copos de salvado is the standard term, in some Latin American countries, cereal flakes are called hojuelas, which refers to small leaves or scales.
Examples in context
- Me encanta comenzar el día con un plato de copos de salvado.I love starting the day with a bowl of bran flakes.
- En mi opinión, los cereales de salvado son una excelente opción para un desayuno saludable.In my opinion, bran flakes are an excellent choice for a healthy breakfast.
- ¿Has probado las hojuelas de salvado? Son deliciosas y nutritivas.Have you tried bran flakes? They are delicious and nutritious.
- Prefiero comer copos de salvado por la mañana.I prefer to eat bran flakes in the morning.
- Compré una caja de copos de salvado.I bought a box of bran flakes.
- Los copos de salvado son muy saludables.Bran flakes are very healthy.
Example conversation
A couple is looking at the breakfast options in their kitchen.
- Daniel¿Quieres comer copos de salvado hoy, Sofía?Do you want to eat bran flakes today, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, me encantan los copos de salvado.Yes, I love bran flakes.
- DanielPerfecto, prepararé un tazón para ti.Perfect, I will prepare a bowl for you.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Daniel.Thank you very much, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
