miel
/ˈmjel/
The Spanish phrase for honey food is miel.
The word miel is used to refer to both the food product and the substance produced by bees, similar to its use in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
miel is a feminine noun. Therefore, any adjective used with it must also be feminine, such as miel dulce (sweet honey). The plural form mieles is used specifically when referring to different types or varieties of honey.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmjel/
Did you know?
- When someone describes a person as miel, they are referring to a personality that is excessively sweet, sentimental, or cloying, often to a point of annoyance.
- In some contexts, miel is used in the phrase miel sobre hojuelas to describe a situation that is already good and becomes even better, similar to 'the icing on the cake'.
- The word miel is a cognate of the English word 'mellifluous', which describes a sound that is as sweet as honey.
Examples in context
- La comida con miel es una opción deliciosa para los amantes de los sabores dulces.Food with honey is a delicious option for those who love sweet flavors.
- Vamos a preparar algunos platos con miel para el postre. ¡Te encantarán!Let's make some dishes with honey for dessert. You will love them!
- En Andalucía, los dulces de miel son famosos. ¡Vale la pena probarlos!In Andalusia, honey sweets are famous. They are definitely worth trying!
- Me gusta el té con miel.I like tea with honey.
- La miel es muy dulce.The honey is very sweet.
- Añade un poco de miel al yogur.Add a little honey to the yogurt.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are having breakfast at home.
- Javier¿Quieres un poco de miel en tu fruta, Sofía?Do you want some honey on your fruit, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, por favor, me encanta la miel.Yes, please, I love honey.
- JavierLa miel de esta granja es la mejor.The honey from this farm is the best.
- SofíaTienes razón, es deliciosa.You are right, it is delicious.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry miel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
