almendras tostadas con miel
/almendɾas tostadas kon mjel/from spelling rules
The English phrase honey roasted almonds is translated into Spanish as almendras tostadas con miel.
This phrase is used to describe almonds that have been roasted and coated with honey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of almendras (almonds), tostadas (roasted) and con miel (with honey).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Latin America, honey roasted almonds may be referred to as almendras con miel y azúcar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective tostadas must be feminine and plural to agree with the feminine plural noun almendras.
Did you know?
- The word almendra is related to the Greek 'amygdala', which is the same word used in English anatomy to describe the almond-shaped part of the brain.
- In Spain, almendras tostadas con miel are often sold as frutos secos (dry fruits), a category that includes nuts in Spanish even though they are not botanical fruits.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain, these are often sold as 'almendras garrapiñadas' when they are coated in a hard sugar crust.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría darme almendras tostadas con miel, por favor?Could you give me honey roasted almonds, please?
- ¿Puedes darme almendras tostadas con miel, por favor?Can you give me honey roasted almonds, please?
- Me gustan las almendras tostadas con miel.I like honey roasted almonds.
- Compré almendras tostadas con miel para la fiesta.I bought honey roasted almonds for the party.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at snacks in a store.
- JavierMira, venden almendras tostadas con miel.Look, they sell honey roasted almonds.
- SofíaSe ven deliciosas, Javier.They look delicious, Javier.
- Javier¿Quieres probar estas almendras tostadas con miel?Do you want to try these honey roasted almonds?
- SofíaSí, por favor, ponlas en el carrito.Yes, please, put them in the cart.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
