crema
neutral, Mexico
Cream is crema in Mexico. Whipping cream is crema para batir and sour cream is crema ácida.
Meaning: the fatty part of milk or a dairy topping (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| crema | neutral, Mexico |
| crema para batir | whipping cream |
| crema ácida | sour cream |
In Mexican kitchens crema is the slightly tangy cream drizzled on enchiladas, tacos and soups. Skin cream for the body is also crema.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine: la crema, las cremas.
Did you know?
- In Mexico crema for food is thinner and tangier than most sour cream sold in other countries.
Examples in context
- Ponle crema a las enchiladas.Put cream on the enchiladas.
- Necesito crema para las manos.I need hand cream.
Example conversation
Rocío and her mother Aurelia cook dinner in Guadalajara.
- RocíoMamá, ¿le pongo crema a las enchiladas?Mom, shall I put cream on the enchiladas?
- AureliaSí, y queso rallado.Yes, and grated cheese.
- RocíoYa casi están listas.They are almost ready.
