sundae
/sundae/from spelling rules
The English phrase ice cream sundae is translated into Spanish as sundae.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people often use the term Helado Sundae to refer to an ice cream sundae. In Argentina, the term Copa Sundae is commonly used for an ice cream sundae.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sundae/.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a sundae is often called a copa, which literally means 'cup'. While English speakers focus on the toppings, Spanish speakers often name the dessert after the vessel that holds it.
- While sundae is common in fast food, traditional Spanish ice cream parlors often call similar layered desserts copas heladas, avoiding the English loanword entirely.
- In various Latin American regions, copa is a generic term for any elaborate ice cream creation, meaning the resulting dessert may look nothing like a traditional 'sundae'.
Examples in context
- ¡Quiero un helado sundae gigante con muchos toppings!I want a giant sundae with lots of toppings!
- Quiero un sundae de chocolate.I want a chocolate sundae.
- El sundae de fresa es delicioso.The strawberry sundae is delicious.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at an ice cream shop.
- Alejandro¿Vas a pedir un sundae?Are you going to order a sundae?
- MaríaSí, quiero un sundae de vainilla.Yes, I want a vanilla sundae.
- AlejandroA mí también me gusta ese sundae.I like that sundae too.
- María¡Es mi favorito!It is my favorite!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
