caramelo de mantequilla
/kaɾamelo de mantekiʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'butterscotch' is translated into Spanish as caramelo de mantequilla.
Meaning: hard candy (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾamelo de mantekiʝa/
Did you know?
- While caramelo de mantequilla describes the flavor, in some Spanish-speaking cultures, caramelo can be used as a term of endearment for a loved one, similar to 'honey' or 'sweetie'.
- The word mantequilla is actually a diminutive, formed by adding the suffix -illa to the word manteca, which means 'lard' or 'fat'.
- The root of caramelo can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word kálamos, which originally meant a reed or cane.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un helado de caramelo de mantequilla, por favor.I would like a butterscotch ice cream, please.
- Esta tarta tiene un relleno suave y dulce de crema de caramelo.This tart has a smooth and sweet butterscotch cream filling.
- Me gusta mucho el caramelo de mantequilla.I really like butterscotch.
- Compré un caramelo de mantequilla en la tienda.I bought a butterscotch candy at the shop.
- ¿Quieres un caramelo de mantequilla?Do you want a butterscotch candy?
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are sharing snacks in the park.
- JavierLucía, ¿sabes qué es esto?Lucía, do you know what this is?
- LucíaParece un caramelo de mantequilla.It looks like a butterscotch candy.
- JavierSí, es mi dulce favorito.Yes, it is my favorite candy.
- LucíaA mí también me encanta.I love it too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caramelo, de, mantequilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
