manzanas de caramelo
/manθanas de kaɾamelo/from spelling rules
The English phrase candy apples is translated into Spanish as manzanas de caramelo.
Manzanas de caramelo refers to apples that are covered in a hard, sugary coating. You may also use manzanas con caramelo to describe apples with a caramel coating. If you specifically want to distinguish the texture, manzanas con caramelo endurecido refers to apples with a hard candy shell, while manzanas con caramelo suave refers to apples with a soft, chewy caramel.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of manzanas (apples) and de caramelo (of caramel/candy).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term manzanas vidriadas is commonly used to refer to glazed apples.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is manzana de caramelo.
How do you pronounce it?
/manθanas de kaɾamelo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, using the word caramelo as a term of endearment is common, similar to calling someone 'honey' or 'sweetie' in English.
- The word caramelo shares an ancient root with the Greek word kálamos, which refers to a 'reed' or 'cane'.
- In Mexico and other Latin American countries, manzanas acarameladas are a staple of 'ferias' or local fairs, often served on a wooden stick to make them easier to eat while walking.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ¿me podría dar unas manzanas caramelizadas?Please, could you give me some candy apples?
- Oye, ¿me traes unas manzanas acarameladas?Hey, could you bring me some candy apples?
- Me encantan las manzanas de caramelo.I love candy apples.
- ¿Hay manzanas de caramelo en la feria?Are there candy apples at the fair?
- Compré dos manzanas de caramelo para el postre.I bought two candy apples for dessert.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are walking through a street festival.
- Elena¡Mira esas manzanas de caramelo, Daniel!Look at those candy apples, Daniel!
- DanielSe ven deliciosas, Elena.They look delicious, Elena.
- Elena¿Quieres comprar una?Do you want to buy one?
- DanielSí, por favor.Yes, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caramelo, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
