crujiente
/kɾuˈxjente/
The English phrase "crusty" can be translated into Spanish as crujiente or de corteza dura.
Meaning: having a crust (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| crujiente | /kɾuˈxjente/ |
| de corteza dura | /de koɾteθa duɾa/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /de koɾtesa duɾa/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Which one should you use?
While crujiente can mean "crusty", it is more commonly used to describe the texture of something "crunchy" or "crispy" (like a potato chip). De corteza dura is a more precise way to describe food that specifically has a hard outer crust, such as bread.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective crujiente is invariable in gender, meaning it stays the same whether describing a masculine or feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾuˈxjente/
Did you know?
- If you use crujiente to describe a person's personality, a Spanish speaker might find it confusing, as it is strictly used for textures in a sensory context.
- In Spanish, the word corteza can refer to both the 'crust' of a loaf of bread and the 'bark' of a tree.
- When describing the 'crust' of a pizza, Spanish speakers often use borde (edge) instead of corteza.
Examples in context
- El pan está duro y tiene una corteza gruesaThe bread is crusty and has a thick crust
- Las galletas están reblandecidas y no están crujientesThe cookies are softened and not crispy
- El pan viejo tiene un sabor rancio y su textura se ha vuelto crujienteThe old bread has a rancid taste, and its texture has become crusty
- La pizza tiene un borde crujiente y deliciosoThe pizza has a crusty and delicious edge
- El pan está muy crujiente.The bread is very crusty.
- Me encanta la superficie crujiente de la pizza.I love the crusty surface of the pizza.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are sharing a snack in a cafe.
- Javier¿Te gusta este pan crujiente?Do you like this crusty bread?
- SofíaSí, Javier, me encanta lo crujiente que es.Yes, Javier, I love how crusty it is.
- JavierEs de la panadería de la esquina.It is from the bakery on the corner.
- SofíaEs excelente, tiene una textura perfecta.It is excellent, it has a perfect texture.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crusty” translations and entries crujiente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
