Gushers
/ɡuseɾs/from spelling rules
The English phrase gushers is translated into Spanish as Gushers.
Gushers refers to a specific brand of fruit-flavored gummy candies that feature a liquid center.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡuseɾs/
Did you know?
- The word gushers evokes the verb gush, which has no direct single-word equivalent in Spanish that captures both the liquid flow and the suddenness of the candy's center.
- In Spain, these treats fall under the category of chuches, a colloquial shortening of the word chucherías.
- While Gushers is the brand name, the general category of gummy candies is known as gomitas in Latin America and gominolas in Spain.
Examples in context
- Me encantan los Gushers de fresa.I love strawberry Gushers.
- ¿Quieres comprar unos Gushers en la tienda?Do you want to buy some Gushers at the store?
- Los Gushers son mis dulces favoritos.Gushers are my favorite candies.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are deciding on a snack while watching a movie.
- Alejandro¿Tienes algún dulce para compartir?Do you have any candy to share?
- SofíaSolo tengo estos Gushers.I only have these Gushers.
- Alejandro¡Perfecto! Me encantan.Perfect! I love them.
- SofíaQué bueno, entonces vamos a comer.That's good, then let's eat.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
