Cheetos puffs
/t͡ʃeetos puffs/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cheeto puffs" is expressed in Spanish as Cheetos puffs.
This phrase refers to a specific brand of airy, puffed corn snacks flavored with cheese.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃeetos puffs/
Did you know?
- The word pasabocas is a common way to describe snacks like these in Colombia, which literally translates to 'mouth-passers'.
- In Argentina and Uruguay, the word chizitos is the ubiquitous name for cheese-flavored puffed snacks, regardless of the brand.
- If you are in Mexico, you might see these snacks referred to as alitas or 'wings' if they have a specific curved shape, even if they are puffed.
Examples in context
- Me encantan los Cheetos puffs.I love Cheetos puffs.
- ¿Quieres comprar Cheetos puffs en la tienda?Do you want to buy Cheetos puffs at the store?
- Ella está comiendo Cheetos puffs.She is eating Cheetos puffs.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are sitting on the sofa watching a movie.
- ElenaTengo mucha hambre, Alejandro.I am very hungry, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Quieres comer Cheetos puffs?Do you want to eat Cheetos puffs?
- ElenaSí, por favor.Yes, please.
- AlejandroAquí tienes la bolsa.Here is the bag.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
