crema de cacao y avellanas
/kɾema de kakao i abeʝanas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'chocolate hazelnut spread' is translated into Spanish as crema de cacao y avellanas.
This phrase refers to a sweet, creamy food made from cocoa and hazelnuts, typically used as a topping or a filling.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally to 'cream of cocoa and hazelnuts'.
Which one should you use?
While crema de cacao y avellanas is the standard form, you may encounter crema de avellanas in many Spanish-speaking contexts, where the phrase is shortened because the chocolate component is often implied.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people often call chocolate hazelnut spread crema de avellanas con chocolate.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the word crema (cream) is used to denote a spreadable, smooth consistency.
Did you know?
- The word cacao in the phrase is a direct loan from the Nahuatl word cacahuatl, used by the Aztecs.
- In many Spanish households, crema de cacao y avellanas is served during merienda, a traditional mid-afternoon snack between lunch and dinner.
- The word crema shares an ancient root with the Greek word khrîsmă, which refers to an anointing oil used in religious ceremonies.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría untar crema de chocolate y avellanas en mi pan.I would like to spread chocolate hazelnut spread on my bread.
- La tienda tiene un untable de cacao y avellanas muy rico.The store has a very delicious chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Me encanta la crema de cacao y avellanas.I love chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Compré crema de cacao y avellanas para los panecillos.I bought chocolate hazelnut spread for the rolls.
- ¿Quieres un poco de crema de cacao y avellanas?Do you want some chocolate hazelnut spread?
Example conversation
A couple is preparing breakfast in their kitchen.
- MaríaJavier, ¿hay crema de cacao y avellanas?Javier, is there any chocolate hazelnut spread?
- JavierSí, María, está en la despensa.Yes, María, it is in the pantry.
- MaríaPerfecto, la usaré para mis tostadas.Perfect, I will use it for my toast.
- Javier¡Qué rico suena eso!That sounds delicious!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cacao, crema, de, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
