rollo de canela
/roʝo de kanela/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cinnamon bun" is translated into Spanish as rollo de canela.
The phrase refers to a sweet roll made from a leavened dough rolled up with a cinnamon sugar filling.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of rollo (roll), de (of) and canela (cinnamon).
Which one should you use?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, bollo de canela is used interchangeably with rollo de canela. rosca de canela specifically refers to a cinnamon bun in the shape of a ring or wreath.
Did you know?
- In colloquial Spanish, the word rollo can be used to describe a boring conversation or a complicated and tedious situation.
- The word canela has deep roots stretching back to the Akkadian word qanûm, meaning 'reed', showing its ancient journey through Greek and Latin before reaching Spanish.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the rosca shape is traditionally associated with the Three Kings Day cake, making a rosca de canela feel like a festive treat.
Examples in context
- Quiero un rollo de canela con café, por favor.I want a cinnamon bun with coffee, please.
- Quiero un rollo de canela con café.I want a cinnamon bun with coffee.
- Este rollo de canela está muy dulce.This cinnamon bun is very sweet.
- Compré un rollo de canela para el desayuno.I bought a cinnamon bun for breakfast.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are at a bakery.
- María¿Te apetece un rollo de canela, Mateo?Do you feel like a cinnamon bun, Mateo?
- MateoSí, me encantan los rollos de canela.Yes, I love cinnamon buns.
- MaríaPide uno para ti y otro para mí.Order one for you and another for me.
- MateoVale, voy a pedir dos rollos de canela.Okay, I am going to order two cinnamon buns.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canela, de, rollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
