crema de avellanas
/kɾema de abeʝanas/from spelling rules
The English phrase hazelnut cream is translated into Spanish as crema de avellanas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾema de abeʝanas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people refer to crema de avellanas simply as Nutella because the brand name has become a generic trademark for the product.
- The word crema shares an etymological root with the Ancient Greek word χρίω, meaning 'to anoint'.
- Depending on the country, crema can refer to a thick spread like hazelnut cream or a liquid soup, such as crema de verduras.
Examples in context
- ¿Desea algún postre? Tenemos crema de avellanas.Would you like any dessert? We have hazelnut cream.
- ¿Sabes si hay pasta de avellanas en esta tienda?Do you know if there's hazelnut cream in this store?
- Sí, tienen pasta de avellanas en el pasillo de los dulces.Yes, they have hazelnut cream in the sweets aisle.
- ¿Me recomiendas alguna marca de crema de avellanas?Do you recommend any brand of hazelnut cream?
- ¡Claro! Aquí en España, la marca más popular es Nocilla.Of course! Here in Spain, the most popular brand is Nocilla.
- Me encanta la crema de avellanas.I love hazelnut cream.
- He comprado un bote de crema de avellanas.I have bought a jar of hazelnut cream.
- ¿Quieres un poco de crema de avellanas en tu pan?Do you want some hazelnut cream on your bread?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are having breakfast at home.
- Mateo¿Quieres crema de avellanas en tus tostadas, Lucía?Do you want hazelnut cream on your toast, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, por favor, suena muy rico.Yes, please, it sounds very delicious.
- MateoAquí tienes, la crema de avellanas es mi favorita.Here you go, hazelnut cream is my favorite.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo, es muy buena.Thanks, Mateo, it is very good.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crema, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
