manzana de caramelo
/manˌθana de kaɾaˈmelo/
The English phrase "caramel apple" is translated into Spanish as manzana de caramelo.
This phrase refers to an apple that has been covered in a layer of melted caramel. You may also see the term postre de manzana acaramelada used when referring specifically to a caramel apple dessert.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of manzana (apple) and de caramelo (of caramel).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, "caramel apples", only the noun is pluralized to manzanas de caramelo.
How do you pronounce it?
/manˌθana de kaɾaˈmelo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word manzana comes from the Latin phrase māla mattiāna, which means 'apple of Matius'. Gaius Matius was a Roman horticulturist and a friend of both Julius Caesar and Cicero.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word caramelo is not just used for the coating on a manzana de caramelo, but serves as a general term for any kind of hard candy.
Examples in context
- El niño disfrutó de una manzana acaramelada en la feria.The child enjoyed a caramel apple at the fair.
- Me encanta comer una manzana de caramelo.I love eating a caramel apple.
- ¿Quieres una manzana de caramelo para el postre?Do you want a caramel apple for dessert?
Example conversation
A street fair where María and Daniel are looking at snacks.
- MaríaMira, venden una manzana de caramelo gigante.Look, they are selling a giant caramel apple.
- DanielSe ve deliciosa, María.It looks delicious, María.
- María¿Compramos una para compartir?Shall we buy one to share?
- DanielSí, me parece una buena idea.Yes, I think that is a good idea.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry manzana de caramelo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caramelo, de, manzana, manzana de caramelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
