xocolātl
The English word "chocolate" is translated into Nahuatl as xocolātl.
xocolātl refers to a food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.
Meaning: food made from ground roasted cocoa beans (noun)
Did you know?
- In the Aztec empire, xocolātl was so prized that cocoa beans were used as a form of currency to buy other goods.
- While we think of chocolate as a dessert, Nahuatl speakers used xocolātl as a medicinal tonic to treat fatigue and fever.
- Ancient Nahuatl speakers often prepared this 'bitter water' with chili peppers instead of sugar.
Example conversation
Maria and Juan are at a market.
- MariaJuan, xocolātl niquinequi.Juan, I want chocolate.
- JuanXocolātl xipia nopiltzin.There is chocolate here, my dear.
- MariaKuatze xocolātl tlen ca?What kind of chocolate is it?
- JuanIn xocolātl ca cualli.The chocolate is good.
