té de canela
/te de kanela/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cinnamon tea" is té de canela in Spanish.
You can use the word endulzado to describe the tea if it has been sweetened.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase té de canela is composed of té (tea), de (of) and canela (cinnamon).
Did you know?
- The etymology of canela involves the Akkadian word qanûm, suggesting the spice's name has traveled through ancient Mesopotamian roots.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, té de canela is often used as a traditional home remedy to treat colds or menstrual cramps.
- Spanish speakers may use the word infusión instead of té if the drink is made from cinnamon sticks rather than tea leaves.
Examples in context
- Por favor, me gustaría una taza de té de canelaPlease, I would like a cup of cinnamon tea
- ¿Me puedes preparar un té de canela casero? Me encanta su saborCan you make me a homemade cinnamon tea? I love its flavor
- Me gustaría un té de canela, por favor.I would like a cinnamon tea, please.
- Me gusta mucho el té de canela.I like cinnamon tea a lot.
- ¿Quieres un té de canela caliente?Do you want a hot cinnamon tea?
- El té de canela es bueno para la salud.Cinnamon tea is good for your health.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are sitting in a cozy cafe on a rainy afternoon.
- DanielHace mucho frío hoy, Lucía.It is very cold today, Lucía.
- LucíaSí, prefiero beber un té de canela.Yes, I prefer to drink a cinnamon tea.
- DanielBuena idea, yo también quiero uno.Good idea, I want one too.
- LucíaEntonces pediremos dos tés de canela.Then we will order two cinnamon teas.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canela, de, té, CC BY-SA 4.0.
