dutch baby
/dutt͡ʃ babi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dutch baby" is used in Spanish as dutch baby to refer to a large, fluffy pancake baked in a skillet in the oven.
Did you know?
- Spanish learners may notice that dutch baby is one of the few English culinary terms that resists translation into bebé holandés because the latter would sound like a literal human infant from the Netherlands.
- Because dutch baby is an unadapted loanword, adding Spanish-style diminutive endings like dutch babycito would be a humorous way to express affection for the dish.
- Despite its name, the dutch baby is not actually from the Netherlands, which can lead to confusing conversations when Spanish speakers discuss the origin of the dish.
Examples in context
- ¿Me podría traer un panqueque holandés, por favor?Could you bring me a Dutch pancake, please?
- ¿Qué lleva el panqueque holandés?What's in the Dutch pancake?
- ¿Tienen alguna variante del panqueque holandés?Do you have any variations of the Dutch pancake?
- El dutch baby está muy esponjoso.The dutch baby is very fluffy.
- Preparamos un dutch baby en la sartén.We prepared a dutch baby in the skillet.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are deciding what to eat for brunch.
- MateoMaría, ¿quieres probar un dutch baby hoy?María, do you want to try a dutch baby today?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, me encanta ese tipo de panqueca.Yes, Mateo, I love that type of pancake.
- MateoVoy a preparar el dutch baby ahora mismo.I am going to prepare the dutch baby right now.
- MaríaPerfecto, yo pongo la mesa entonces.Perfect, I'll set the table then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
