gomitas
/ɡomitas/from spelling rules
The English phrase jellies is translated into Spanish as gomitas.
gomitas refers specifically to small, chewy candies made from gelatin and sugar. Other terms may be used depending on the type of jelly: jaleas captures the notion of jellies, including those made from fruit, while gelatinas can refer to jellies in general or specifically indicate gelatin desserts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡomitas/
Did you know?
- If you are in Mexico, you might see a person asking for gomitas enchiladas, which are not just fruit jellies but chewy candies coated in chili powder and lime.
- The term gomitas is a diminutive of goma, which literally translates to 'rubber', effectively describing the candies as 'little rubbers'.
- In Spain, people often use the word chuches to describe gummy candies, which is a colloquial clipping of chucherías meaning 'trinkets' or 'odds and ends'.
Examples in context
- Para el desayuno, me encanta untar mermelada de fresa en mi tostada.For breakfast, I love spreading strawberry jelly on my toast.
- La repostería utiliza geles de frutas como relleno de sus deliciosos postres.Bakeries use fruit gels as fillings for their delicious desserts.
- Voy a comprar unas jaleas variadas para disfrutar con mis amigos esta tarde.I'm going to buy some assorted jellies to enjoy with my friends this afternoon.
- Mi hermana prepara unas gelatinas de sabores exquisitos para las fiestas familiares.My sister makes delicious flavored jellies for family parties.
- gelatina de frutasFruit jelly
- Me gustan las gomitas de fresa.I like strawberry jellies.
- ¿Quieres comprar unas gomitas para la fiesta?Do you want to buy some jellies for the party?
- Estas gomitas están muy ácidas.These jellies are very sour.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are walking through a snack aisle in a supermarket.
- DanielElena, ¿compramos unas gomitas?Elena, shall we buy some jellies?
- ElenaSí, pero prefiero las de mango.Yes, but I prefer the mango ones.
- DanielEstá bien, las buscaré en el estante.Okay, I will look for them on the shelf.
- ElenaGracias, eres muy amable.Thanks, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
