cruasán
/kɾwaˈsan/masculine
The English word 'croissant' is translated into Spanish as cruasán. It is also spelled croissant. Wiktionary also lists cuerno and medialuna.
Meaning: a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cruasán | /kɾwaˈsan/ | masculine |
| croissant | /kɾwaˈsan/ | masculine, alternative form |
| cuerno | /ˈkweɾno/ | masculine |
| medialuna | /medjaˈluna/ | feminine |
| cachito | /kaˈt͡ʃito/ | masculine |
All terms in this entry refer to a flaky roll or pastry shaped like a crescent.
Which one should you use?
While cruasán refers to the French-style flaky pastry, the term medialuna in Argentina often refers to a smaller, sweeter and denser pastry. croissant is an alternative spelling of cruasán.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Uruguay and other parts of the Southern Cone, the term medialuna is commonly used. In some regions, the informal term cuernito is also used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the Spanish spelling cruasán is cruasanes.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾwaˈsan/
Did you know?
- If you are in parts of Mexico or Spain, you might hear the pastry called a cuernito, which literally means 'little horn'.
- While an English speaker might call it a 'crescent', the Spanish term medialuna literally translates to 'half moon'.
- The word cachito is used in some regions to refer to this pastry and literally means 'little piece' or 'little bit'.
Examples in context
- Ziri comió un cruasán.Ziri ate a croissant.This sentence is useful for showing the use of cruasán in a past tense context.Tatoeba #10204583 by Seael, translation #10204577 by Amastan
- Tomaré un café y un cruasán.I'll have a coffee and a croissant.This sentence shows how to order cruasán with a drink.Tatoeba #1885673 by siglepri, translation #389647 by Scott
- Tome un cruasán.Have a croissant.This sentence demonstrates the use of cruasán when offering something.Tatoeba #3791311 by Seael, translation #2245538 by CK
- Hoy en el desayuno, disfruté de un delicioso cruasán con café.Today for breakfast, I enjoyed a delicious croissant with coffee.
- ¡Vamos a la panadería a comprar unos cachitos!Let's go to the bakery to buy some croissants!
- Esta pastelería es famosa por sus deliciosas medialunas.This bakery is famous for its delicious croissants.
- Me encanta despertarme con un cuernito y un buen café.I love waking up to a croissant and a good cup of coffee.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are at a bakery.
- Elena¿Qué quieres desayunar, Alejandro?What do you want for breakfast, Alejandro?
- AlejandroMe gustaría un cruasán de chocolate.I would like a chocolate croissant.
- ElenaYo también pediré un cruasán.I will order a croissant too.
- AlejandroPerfecto, vamos a pagar.Perfect, let's pay.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “croissant” translations and entries cruasán, croissant, cuerno, medialuna, cachito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
