crepas
/kɾepas/from spelling rules
The English phrase crepes is translated into Spanish as crepas.
The term refers to thin, round pancakes made from a wheat-based batter.
Which one should you use?
The singular form is crepa. In certain regions, particularly in Mexico, you may also hear the informal term crepitas to refer to crepes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Crepas is more commonly used in Mexico and Latin American countries. However, in Argentina, panqueques is generally more commonly used than crepas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾepas/
Did you know?
- The diminutive form crepitas is often used in Mexico not just to describe size, but as a way to make the request sound more polite or affectionate.
- If you travel to Spain, you are more likely to encounter the term crepes (using the French spelling) rather than the phonetic Spanish spelling crepas used in the Americas.
- In Mexico, you will often find crepas sold alongside buñuelos, a traditional fried dough treat, blending French culinary influence with colonial Spanish tastes.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría pedir unos panqueques, por favor.I would like to order some crepes, please.
- Vamos a comer unas crepitas hoyLet's eat some crepes today
- Quiero comer unas crepas de chocolate.I want to eat some chocolate crepes.
- Las crepas son muy ricas.The crepes are very delicious.
- ¿Prefieres crepas dulces o saladas?Do you prefer sweet or savory crepes?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are deciding on a dessert at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Quieres pedir unas crepas?Do you want to order some crepes?
- MaríaSí, me encantan las crepas de fresa.Yes, I love strawberry crepes.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo pediré unas de cajeta.Perfect, I will order some with caramel sauce.
- María¡Qué rico suena todo!Everything sounds so delicious!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
