cono de helado
/kono de elado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ice cream cone" is translated into Spanish as cono de helado.
cono de helado refers to a cone filled with ice cream.
Meaning: cone filled with ice cream (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term barquillo is used to refer to an ice cream cone. In Mexico and certain parts of Central America, the informal diminutive cucuruchito is used.
Did you know?
- The spelling of helado stems from the Latin 'gelō', which means 'to freeze', making it a linguistic sibling to the English word 'gelid'.
- The diminutive cucuruchito used in Mexico comes from cucurucho, a word that can also describe a paper cone used for holding chestnuts or candies.
- While helado means 'frozen', the word helado can also be used as an adjective to describe a person who is 'frozen' with fear or shock.
Examples in context
- Jane quería un cono de helado.Jane wanted an ice cream cone.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express a desire for a cono de helado.Tatoeba #1738401 by marcelostockle, translation #53801 by CN
- Me gustaría un cucurucho de vainilla, por favorI would like a vanilla ice cream cone, please
- ¡Qué rico se ve ese cono de helado!That ice cream cone looks delicious!
- Vamos a compartir este cucuruchito de fresaLet's share this little strawberry ice cream cone
- Quisiera un helado de vainilla en un barquillo, por favorI would like a vanilla ice cream in a cone, please
- El niño sostiene un cono de helado.The boy is holding an ice cream cone.
- ¿Prefieres un cono de helado o un vaso?Do you prefer an ice cream cone or a cup?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at an ice cream shop.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres un cono de helado?Sofía, do you want an ice cream cone?
- SofíaSí, me encanta el cono de helado de chocolate.Yes, I love the chocolate ice cream cone.
- JavierYo pediré uno de vainilla.I will order a vanilla one.
- Sofía¡Qué rico!How delicious!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cono, de, helado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
