How to Say “Candy Floss” in Spanish

algodón de azúcar
/alɡoˌdon de aˈθukaɾ/
The English phrase candy floss is translated into Spanish as algodón de azúcar.
This phrase refers to the sweet, spun sugar confection often sold at fairs and carnivals.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of algodón (cotton) and de azúcar (of sugar).

How does it change in a sentence?

To make the phrase plural, you add the plural suffix to the noun algodón rather than the word azúcar, resulting in algodones de azúcar.

How do you pronounce it?

/alɡoˌdon de aˈθukaɾ/

Did you know?

  • The word azúcar is a linguistic traveler that traces its roots back to the Sanskrit word 'śárkarā', which originally meant 'gravel' or 'broken stones'.

Examples in context

  • ¡Me encanta el algodón de azúcar en el parque de diversiones!
    I love candy floss at the amusement park!
  • ¿Me compras un poco de nube de azúcar?
    Can you buy me some candy floss?
  • En Argentina, disfruté de un delicioso barrilete en la feria.
    In Argentina, I enjoyed a delicious candy floss at the fair.
  • Me encanta el algodón de azúcar rosa.
    I love pink candy floss.
  • ¿Quieres un algodón de azúcar?
    Do you want some candy floss?
  • El algodón de azúcar es muy pegajoso.
    The candy floss is very sticky.

Example conversation

Mateo and Sofía are walking through a summer fair.

  1. Mateo

    Sofía, mira ese algodón de azúcar gigante.
    Sofía, look at that giant candy floss.
  2. Sofía

    ¡Qué rico! ¿Compramos uno para compartir?
    That looks delicious! Shall we buy one to share?
  3. Mateo

    Sí, yo pago el algodón de azúcar.
    Yes, I will pay for the candy floss.
  4. Sofía

    Gracias, Mateo. ¡Eres muy amable!
    Thank you, Mateo. You are very kind!

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