ICEE
/iθee/from spelling rules
The English phrase "icee" is used in Spanish as ICEE, referring to the specific brand of frozen carbonated beverages.
ICEE refers to the specific brand of frozen carbonated beverages sold in convenience stores.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, raspado is the most common term for an Icee or any shaved ice treat. Some regions in Mexico may use hielito to express a similar concept to an Icee.
How do you pronounce it?
/iθee/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the concept of a slushie is linked to piraguas, named after the 'piragua' canoes that vendors traditionally used to transport their shaved ice equipment in Puerto Rico.
- The word hielito literally means 'little ice'. In some regions, this does not refer to a machine-dispensed drink but to a homemade frozen treat in a plastic sleeve.
- While ICEE is a brand name, the general category of frozen slushies is often called granizado in Spain. This term refers to the 'granulated' texture of the ice, which distinguishes it from a smooth smoothie.
Examples in context
- Sí, un granizado de fresa, por favor.Yes, a strawberry Icee, please.
- ¡Hace tanto calor hoy!It's so hot today!
- Mi granizado favorito es de mangoMy favorite Icee is mango-flavored
- Quiero un ICEE de fresa.I want a strawberry ICEE.
- ¿Venden algún ICEE aquí?Do they sell any ICEE here?
- El ICEE está muy frío.The ICEE is very cold.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at a convenience store.
- ElenaMira, tienen máquinas de ICEE.Look, they have ICEE machines.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Quiero uno azul.Great! I want a blue one.
- ElenaYo voy a pedir un ICEE rojo.I am going to order a red ICEE.
- MateoPerfecto, vamos a pagarlos.Perfect, let's go pay for them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
