dona
Mexico, Central America
In Mexico and much of Central America a donut is a dona. In Spain people say donut, a brand name used as a common word. It is also called rosquilla.
Meaning: a donut (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| dona | Mexico, Central America |
| rosquilla | neutral |
| donut | Spain, borrowed |
Una dona de chocolate is a chocolate donut. A rosquilla is a similar ring-shaped pastry in Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The English word is borrowed, so spellings vary, such as dona, donut and dónut.
Did you know?
- The word dona is not the same as doña, a respectful title for a woman.
Examples in context
- Quiero una dona de chocolate.I want a chocolate donut.
- Compré un donut para el desayuno.I bought a donut for breakfast.
- Las donas están recién hechas.The donuts are freshly made.
Example conversation
Karen orders at a bakery in Monterrey.
- KarenBuenos días, dos donas de azúcar.Good morning, two sugar donuts.
- Vendedor¿Algo más?Anything else?
- KarenUn café, por favor.A coffee, please.
