cuernito
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico a croissant is called a cuernito in many bakeries, literally "little horn". The French word croissant is also understood, and the Spanish spelling is cruasán.
Meaning: a crescent-shaped pastry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| cuernito | everyday, Mexico |
| croissant | bakery |
| cruasán | RAE spelling |
At a panadería you can ask for un cuernito or un croissant and get the same thing. Both are normal.
Which one should you use?
In Mexico a cuernito is mostly the plain buttery pastry. In other countries medialuna is used in Argentina and cruasán in Spain.
How do you pronounce it?
Say croissant roughly as "kruh-SAHN" in Mexico, close to the French sound.
Did you know?
- Mexican bakeries use a self-service tray and tongs system, so you pick your own pan and take it to the counter to be counted and bagged.
Examples in context
- Quiero un cuernito y un café.I want a croissant and a coffee.
- Los cuernitos de esta panadería son frescos.The croissants at this bakery are fresh.
- Compré tres croissants para el desayuno.I bought three croissants for breakfast.
Example conversation
Sandra buys breakfast at a bakery in Mexico City.
- SandraBuenos días, ¿tiene cuernitos?Good morning, do you have croissants?
- PanaderoSí, salieron hace un rato.Yes, they came out a little while ago.
- SandraMe da dos, por favor.Give me two, please.
