Cool Whip
The English phrase "cool whip" is referred to as Cool Whip in Spanish.
Cool Whip is used to refer to the specific brand of non-dairy whipped topping.
Did you know?
- Because Cool Whip is a proper noun, it can sometimes be used as a 'metonym' in Spanglish, where people use the brand name to refer to any cheap, processed-looking whipped substance regardless of the actual brand.
- While Cool Whip is used for the brand, Spanish speakers in Spain use nata montada for whipped cream, whereas those in Mexico use crema batida.
- If you ask for crema batida in a store, you might receive real heavy cream rather than the stabilized, non-dairy topping that 'Cool Whip' provides.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres un poco de Cool Whip para el pastel?Do you want some Cool Whip for the cake?
- Compré un bote de Cool Whip en el súper.I bought a container of Cool Whip at the supermarket.
- El postre necesita un poco de Cool Whip.The dessert needs a little Cool Whip.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are preparing a dessert in the kitchen.
- Sofía¿Tienes el Cool Whip en la nevera?Do you have the Cool Whip in the fridge?
- AlejandroSí, lo guardé ayer, Sofía.Yes, I stored it yesterday, Sofía.
- SofíaPerfecto, vamos a decorar el postre.Perfect, let's decorate the dessert.
- AlejandroMuy buena idea, queda mucho mejor así.Very good idea, it looks much better this way.
