cannoli
/kaˈnoli/masculine
The English phrase "cannoli" is translated into Spanish as cannoli. Wiktionary also lists cannolo.
Meaning: tube of fried pastry filled with ricotta (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cannoli | /kaˈnoli/ | masculine |
| cannolo | /kannolo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
cannoli refers to a fried pastry tube filled with ricotta.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈnoli/
Did you know?
- The word caña refers to the 'cane' that inspired the name, but in Spanish slang, it can also mean 'to work hard' or 'to tease' someone.
- In certain Latin American regions, you might see cannoli filled with dulce de leche instead of the traditional ricotta, creating a fusion of Italian form and Latin flavor.
- The plural form cannoli follows Italian grammar, but in Spanish, it is often treated as an invariable noun in certain dialects, meaning the word itself does not change to show plurality.
Examples in context
- El cannoli está muy dulce.The cannoli is very sweet.
- Quiero comprar dos cannoli.I want to buy two cannolis.
- Ese cannoli tiene mucha crema.That cannoli has a lot of cream.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are at an Italian bakery.
- Sofía¿Te gustan los cannoli de esta tienda?Do you like the cannolis from this shop?
- DanielSí, este cannoli es delicioso.Yes, this cannoli is delicious.
- SofíaCompraré uno para Daniel también.I will buy one for Daniel too.
- DanielGracias, me encanta la repostería italiana.Thank you, I love Italian pastries.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cannoli” translations and entries cannoli, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
