extra crujiente
/eɡstɾa kɾuxjente/from spelling rules
The English phrase "extra crispy" is translated into Spanish as extra crujiente.
This phrase is used to describe food that has been fried or cooked until it is very crunchy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase extra crujiente is used to refer to extra crispy food, whereas in Argentina, the term extra crocante is commonly used to describe extra crispy food.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective crujiente must agree in number with the noun it describes, so use the plural form extra crujientes for multiple items.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡstɾa kɾuxjente/
Did you know?
- The verb crujir is used for both the sound of a crisp snack and the sound of a joint popping or a floorboard creaking.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word crocante is reserved specifically for a thin, brittle sugar crust or a wafer, rather than just any fried food.
- While extra crujiente describes the texture, Spanish speakers often use the word tostado to describe food that is crispy because it has been browned or toasted.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría el pollo muy crujiente, por favor.I would like the chicken extra crispy, please.
- ¿Tienen papas fritas bien doradas?Do you have fries that are well-browned?
- las patatas están extra crujientesThe potatoes are extra crispy
- Me gusta el pollo extra crujiente.I like extra crispy chicken.
- Estas patatas están extra crujientes.These potatoes are extra crispy.
- Pide el tocino extra crujiente, por favor.Order the extra crispy bacon, please.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are ordering food at a fast-food restaurant.
- Daniel¿Quieres las papas normales o extra crujientes?Do you want regular fries or extra crispy?
- SofíaPrefiero que estén extra crujientes.I prefer them extra crispy.
- DanielPerfecto, las pediré así.Perfect, I will order them that way.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel.Thanks, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
