canela en polvo
/kanela en polbo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cinnamon powder" is translated into Spanish as canela en polvo.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "cinnamon in powder".
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, canela is used in the expression ser la canela en rama to describe someone or something that is absolutely perfect.
- The Spanish word canela shares a linguistic root with the word canna meaning 'pipe' or 'reed' because cinnamon bark looks like long tubes.
- Historically, cinnamon was so prized in the Spanish empire that it was often traded as a luxury good alongside gold and silk.
Examples in context
- Podría darme la canela en polvo, por favor?Could you give me the cinnamon powder, please?
- Me gustaría comprar canela en polvoI would like to buy cinnamon powder
- ¿Puede decirme dónde puedo encontrar canela en polvo?Can you tell me where I can find cinnamon powder?
- Dame canela en polvo, por favorGive me cinnamon powder, please
- ¿Tienes canela en polvo?Do you have cinnamon powder?
- ¿Sabes dónde conseguir canela en polvo?Do you know where to get cinnamon powder?
- Una cucharadita de canela en polvoa teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- Una pizca de canela en polvoa pinch of cinnamon powder
- En la receta, necesito canela en polvo. ¿Dónde puedo encontrarla?In the recipe, I need cinnamon powder. Where can I find it?
- Voy a hacer un delicioso postre. Necesito canela en polvo. ¿Me prestas?I'm going to make a delicious dessert. I need cinnamon powder. Can you lend me some?
- Añade una cucharadita de canela en polvo a tu café.Add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder to your coffee.
- Necesito canela en polvo para el pastel.I need cinnamon powder for the cake.
- ¿Tienes un poco de canela en polvo?Do you have a little cinnamon powder?
- La canela en polvo es muy aromática.The cinnamon powder is very aromatic.
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing breakfast.
- DanielSofía, ¿compraste canela en polvo?Sofía, did you buy cinnamon powder?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, la puse en el armario.Yes, Daniel, I put it in the cupboard.
- DanielPerfecto, la usaré para el café.Perfect, I will use it for the coffee.
- Sofía¡Qué buena idea!What a good idea!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canela, en, polvo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
