pirulí
/piɾuˈli/
The English phrase "ding a ling" translates to Spanish as pirulí.
pirulí refers to a small, colorful piece of candy or a lollipop.
How do you pronounce it?
/piɾuˈli/
Did you know?
- While the word is sweet, the root pirulo can also be used colloquially in some regions to describe someone who is acting like a 'fool' or a 'simpleton'.
- The name pirulí is derived from the word pirulo, which refers to a 'spinning top'.
- While pirulí is common, the word for a lollipop can change drastically depending on whether you are in Mexico or Spain.
Examples in context
- Me gusta ese pirulí de fresa.I like that strawberry lollipop.
- ¿Quieres un pirulí de colores?Do you want a colorful lollipop?
- Compré un pirulí en la tienda.I bought a lollipop at the store.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a candy store.
- JavierSofía, ¿qué quieres comprar?Sofía, what do you want to buy?
- SofíaMe gustaría un pirulí, por favor.I would like a lollipop, please.
- JavierEstá bien, yo pagaré por él.That is fine, I will pay for it.
- Sofía¡Gracias, Javier!Thank you, Javier!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pirulí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pirulí, CC BY-SA 4.0.
