crema para café
/kɾema paɾa kafe/from spelling rules
The English word "creamer" can be translated into Spanish as crema para café.
crema para café is used to refer to a nondairy cream substitute used in coffee.
Meaning: nondairy cream substitute (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of crema (cream), para (for) and café (coffee).
Did you know?
- The word crema shares an ancient Greek ancestor with the word chrisma, which refers to an anointing oil used in religious ceremonies.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, asking for crema in a cafe without specifying para café might result in being served heavy dairy cream or sour cream depending on the region.
- While used for coffee creamers, the word crema is also used in Spanish to describe a thick soup and skin lotions.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes cremita para mi café?Do you have creamer for my coffee?
- No tengo crema para café en la nevera.I don't have creamer in the fridge.
- ¿Prefieres la leche o crema para café?Do you prefer milk or creamer?
- Compré un bote de crema para café.I bought a bottle of creamer.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- JavierElena, ¿dónde está la crema para café?Elena, where is the coffee creamer?
- ElenaEstá en la puerta del refrigerador, Javier.It is in the refrigerator door, Javier.
- JavierGracias, no la encontraba.Thanks, I couldn't find it.
- ElenaDe nada, disfruta tu café.You're welcome, enjoy your coffee.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries café, crema, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
