gelatina
/xelatina/from spelling rules
The English word "jello" is translated into Spanish as gelatina.
The term refers to a dessert made by boiling gelatin in water.
Meaning: A dessert made by boiling gelatin in water (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /xelatina/.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might find 'gelatina' served as a savory dish rather than a sweet dessert. It is common to see it prepared with chicken or meat broth to accompany a meal.
- The word gelatina was borrowed into Spanish from the French 'gélatine', which originally came from the Italian 'gelatina'.
- In Mexico, you will often find gelatina sold by street vendors in vibrant, multi-layered patterns and shapes that far exceed the simplicity of American jello molds.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme un postre de gelatina?Could you bring me a gelatin dessert?
- ¡Disfruta de tu gelatina!Enjoy your Jello!
- La gelatina es mi postre favorito.Jello is my favorite dessert.
- ¿Quieres un poco de gelatina de fresa?Do you want some strawberry jello?
- Compré gelatina de limón para la fiesta.I bought lemon jello for the party.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are sharing dessert after lunch.
- JavierTengo un poco de gelatina para ti.I have a little jello for you.
- Lucía¡Muchas gracias, Javier! Me encanta la gelatina.Thank you so much, Javier! I love jello.
- Javier¿Te gusta el sabor de fresa?Do you like the strawberry flavor?
- LucíaSí, es mi favorita.Yes, it is my favorite.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gelatina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
