chocolate caliente
/t͡ʃokolate kaljente/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'hot cocoa' is translated into Spanish as chocolate caliente.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, chocolate caliente is a common way to refer to hot cocoa. In certain regions of Spain and some Latin American countries, you may also hear the term chocolate a la taza.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, chocolate caliente is traditionally prepared using a molinillo, a carved wooden whisk that is spun between the palms of the hands to create a thick foam on top.
- The word chocolate is a linguistic descendant of the Nahuatl word chocolātl, which was the name used by the Aztecs for this beloved beverage.
- In many Latin American countries, chocolate caliente is not a thin drink but a thick, almost pudding-like liquid often made with cornstarch to thicken it.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿me podría preparar un chocolate caliente, por favor?Excuse me, could you prepare me a hot cocoa, please?
- ¿Podría servirme una taza de chocolate caliente, por favor?Could you serve me a cup of hot cocoa, please?
- ¿Me haces un chocolate caliente, por favor?Can you make me a hot cocoa, please?
- Porfa, dame un chocolate caliente, ¿sí?Please, give me a hot cocoa, okay?
- Quiero un chocolate caliente, por favor.I want a hot cocoa, please.
- El chocolate caliente está muy rico.The hot cocoa is very delicious.
- ¿Prefieres té o chocolate caliente?Do you prefer tea or hot cocoa?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are sitting in a cozy cafe on a rainy day.
- MaríaHace mucho frío hoy, Daniel.It is very cold today, Daniel.
- DanielSí, ¿quieres un chocolate caliente?Yes, do you want a hot cocoa?
- MaríaSí, me encantaría un chocolate caliente.Yes, I would love a hot cocoa.
- DanielPerfecto, yo lo pido ahora.Perfect, I will order it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caliente, chocolate, CC BY-SA 4.0.
