coco rallado
/koko ɾaʝado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "coconut flakes" is translated into Spanish as coco rallado.
In a culinary context, coco rallado refers to the ingredient used for both fine coconut shreds and larger coconut flakes. While English speakers often say 'coconut flakes' to refer to the texture, Spanish speakers almost exclusively use coco rallado (grated coconut) to describe this ingredient in a culinary context.
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Examples in context
- Oye, ¿has probado el coco rallado en el pastel de piña?Hey, have you tried coconut flakes on the pineapple cake?
- Agrega coco rallado al yogur.Add coconut flakes to the yogurt.
- Me gusta el postre con coco rallado.I like the dessert with coconut flakes.
- Compré un paquete de coco rallado.I bought a package of coconut flakes.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are baking together in the kitchen.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿dónde está el coco rallado?Daniel, where are the coconut flakes?
- DanielEstá en el estante de arriba, Sofía.They are on the top shelf, Sofia.
- SofíaGracias, voy a añadirlo a la mezcla.Thanks, I'm going to add them to the mix.
- DanielPerfecto, eso le dará un gran sabor.Perfect, that will give it a great flavor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coco, rallado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
