cacao en polvo
/kakao en polbo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "cocoa powder" is translated into Spanish as cacao en polvo.
cacao en polvo refers to the powder produced from cocoa solids.
Meaning: powder from cocoa solids (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cacao (cocoa), en (in) and polvo (powder).
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, it is preceded by the masculine definite article el, forming el cacao en polvo.
Did you know?
- Historically, the beans that produce cacao en polvo were so valuable in Mesoamerica that they were used as a form of currency.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, cacao en polvo is traditionally whisked into a froth using a molinillo, a wooden stirrer rotated between the palms.
- The word cacao is a direct linguistic descendant of the Nahuatl word cacahuatl, which was the name used by the Aztecs for the bean.
Examples in context
- Tienes cacao en polvo?Do you have cocoa powder?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar cacao en polvo?Where can I find cocoa powder?
- ¿Dónde se vende cacao en polvo?Where is cocoa powder sold?
- necesito una taza de cacao en polvoI need one cup of cocoa powder
- agrega dos cucharadas de cacao en polvoAdd two tablespoons of cocoa powder
- Necesito comprar cacao en polvo para el pastel.I need to buy cocoa powder for the cake.
- Agrega un poco de cacao en polvo al café.Add a little cocoa powder to the coffee.
- El cacao en polvo es un ingrediente muy bueno.Cocoa powder is a very good ingredient.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are in the kitchen preparing a dessert.
- MaríaMateo, ¿tienes cacao en polvo para la receta?Mateo, do you have cocoa powder for the recipe?
- MateoSí, lo tengo en la despensa.Yes, I have it in the pantry.
- MaríaPerfecto, vamos a prepararlo ahora.Perfect, let's prepare it now.
- MateoClaro, yo traeré el cacao en polvo.Sure, I will bring the cocoa powder.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cocoa powder” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cacao, en, polvo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
