chocolate
/t͡ʃokoˈlate/masculine
The Spanish word for chocolate is chocolate.
chocolate is a masculine noun used to refer to the food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.
Meaning: food made from ground roasted cocoa beans (noun)
Which one should you use?
While chocolate is the noun for the substance itself, the phrase de chocolate is the standard way to express that something is made of or flavored with chocolate, such as in the phrase un pastel de chocolate (a chocolate cake).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word for chocolate is chocolate.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, chocolate is preceded by the masculine definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃokoˈlate/
Did you know?
- In certain dialects, chocolate can be used colloquially to describe something that is a messy mix or a 'muddle' of different elements.
- In some Latin American regions, chocolate is traditionally prepared with a molinillo, a carved wooden whisk that is spun between the palms to froth the drink.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you order un chocolate, you will not receive a solid bar, but rather a hot, thick drink made with milk.
Examples in context
- Me gusta el chocolate.I like chocolate.Tatoeba #1236883 by Shishir, translation #255034 by CK
- Le di chocolate a Tom.I gave Tom chocolate.Tatoeba #7315686 by Shishir, translation #7306650 by CK
- ¿Te gusta el chocolate?Do you like chocolate?Tatoeba #9885467 by Shishir, translation #2800637 by CM
- Me encanta el chocolateI love chocolate
- ¿Podría traerme una taza de chocolate, por favor?Could you bring me a cup of chocolate, please?
- Este pastel está hecho con chocolate de alta calidadThis cake is made with high-quality chocolate
- 173 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are sharing a snack at home.
- María¿Quieres probar este chocolate, Alejandro?Do you want to try this chocolate, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, gracias, María. Está delicioso.Yes, thanks, María. It is delicious.
- MaríaMe alegra que te guste el chocolate.I'm glad you like the chocolate.
- AlejandroEs el mejor chocolate que he probado.It is the best chocolate I have ever tasted.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chocolate” translations and entries chocolate, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
