kaya
/kaʝa/from spelling rules
kaya is the Spanish word for a sweet coconut jam often used as a spread in Southeast Asian cuisine.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaʝa/
Did you know?
- The phrase sounds almost exactly like the imperative caya, which tells someone to 'be quiet' or 'shut up'.
- While kaya is a loanword, Spanish speakers may naturally describe its texture using crema rather than mermelada, because the latter implies a chunky fruit preserve.
- In some Spanish contexts, kaya might be confused with the word caña, which refers to a cane or a small glass of draft beer.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho la kaya en el pan.I really like kaya on bread.
- El desayuno tiene tostadas con kaya.The breakfast has toast with kaya.
- ¿Quieres probar un poco de kaya?Do you want to try a little kaya?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are having breakfast at home.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta la kaya, Elena?Do you like kaya, Elena?
- ElenaSí, es muy dulce y rica.Yes, it is very sweet and delicious.
- AlejandroTengo más kaya en la cocina.I have more kaya in the kitchen.
- ElenaPerfecto, pásame el frasco, por favor.Perfect, pass me the jar, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
