horneo
/oɾneo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I bake" is translated into Spanish as horneo.
horneo is used to express the first-person singular present tense of the action of cooking food in an oven.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the noun horno, which means "oven".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form horneo includes the first-person singular subject "I" within the verb ending, so the pronoun yo is often omitted.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾneo/
Did you know?
- The word horno is used in the common idiom estar en el horno, which can describe someone who is in a desperate or precarious situation.
- In some regions, the verb hornear can be used as a metaphor for something that has been 'baked' or left too long in the sun, such as a person who has a severe sunburn.
- Depending on the region, a person who bakes professionally is called a panadero if they bake bread or a pastelero if they bake cakes and pastries.
Examples in context
- Horneo.I bake.This example shows the verb horneo used on its own.Tatoeba #8323975 by arh, translation #10830492 by SillyDonut7
- Horneo tortas tradicionales.I bake traditional cakes.This example shows how to use horneo when describing what you bake.Tatoeba #1713230 by marcelostockle, translation #1709285 by Amastan
- Me encanta hornear pasteles los fines de semana.I love baking cakes on weekends.
- Horneo pan casero cada mañana.I bake homemade bread every morning.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about their hobbies in the kitchen.
- AlejandroYo horneo galletas para mis amigos.I bake cookies for my friends.
- Elena¡Qué rico! ¿Usas mucha mantequilla?How delicious! Do you use a lot of butter?
- AlejandroSí, así quedan más suaves.Yes, that way they stay softer.
- ElenaMe encantaría probar una.I would love to try one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
