frappé de caramelo
/fɾabpe de kaɾamelo/from spelling rules
The English phrase caramel frappe is translated into Spanish as frappé de caramelo.
In Spanish, the flavor follows the noun and is connected by a preposition.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the loanword frappé followed by the preposition de (of) and the noun caramelo (caramel).
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾabpe de kaɾamelo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word caramelo is used as a colloquial term for a 'sweetheart' or someone very attractive.
- In some Latin American countries, ordering a frappé without specifying the flavor often results in a coffee-based drink by default.
- Because frappé is a French loanword, it often carries a more 'gourmet' or 'fancy' connotation in a Spanish cafe than local terms like 'batido'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un frappe de caramelo, por favor.I would like a caramel frappe, please.
- ¿Podría pedir un frappe de caramelo, por favor?Could I order a caramel frappe, please?
- Quisiera un frappe de caramelo, por favor.I'd like a caramel frappe, please.
- Quiero un frappe de caramelo.I want a caramel frappe.
- Dame un frappe de caramelo, por favor.Give me a caramel frappe, please.
- Sin nata, por favor.No whipped cream, please.
- Quiero un frappé de caramelo, por favor.I want a caramel frappe, please.
- ¿Me das un frappé de caramelo con mucha nata?Can you give me a caramel frappe with lots of whipped cream?
- El frappé de caramelo es mi bebida favorita.The caramel frappe is my favorite drink.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are ordering drinks at a coffee shop.
- DanielHola, ¿qué te apetece beber, María?Hello, what do you feel like drinking, María?
- MaríaCreo que pediré un frappé de caramelo.I think I will order a caramel frappe.
- Daniel¡Qué buena elección! Yo quiero un café solo.Great choice! I want a black coffee.
- MaríaPerfecto, vamos a pedirlo ahora.Perfect, let's order it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
