crema de trigo
/kɾema de tɾiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cream of wheat" is translated into Spanish as crema de trigo.
This phrase refers to a hot cereal made from boiled farina or wheat grits.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾema de tɾiɡo/
Did you know?
- The word crema has a history that traces back to the Greek word khríō, which means 'to anoint' with oil.
- While crema de trigo is the literal term, many Spanish speakers use the word gachas to refer to traditional thick porridges made from flour or grains.
- In some contexts, crema can be used poetically to describe the texture or color of a person's skin.
Examples in context
- ¿Alguien sabe hacer gachas de trigo? ¡Me encantan!Does anyone know how to make cream of wheat? I love them!
- Me gusta la crema de trigo caliente.I like hot cream of wheat.
- Él preparó crema de trigo para el desayuno.He prepared cream of wheat for breakfast.
- La crema de trigo es muy suave.The cream of wheat is very smooth.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- ElenaMateo, ¿quieres crema de trigo?Mateo, do you want cream of wheat?
- MateoSí, me gusta mucho la crema de trigo.Yes, I like cream of wheat a lot.
- ElenaVoy a cocinarla ahora mismo.I am going to cook it right now.
- MateoGracias, Elena.Thank you, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crema, de, trigo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
