lemon drop
/lemon dɾop/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lemon drop" is used in Spanish as lemon drop.
This phrase refers to a small, hard candy with a lemon flavor.
How do you pronounce it?
/lemon dɾop/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, hard lemon candies are often sold as dulces de limón and are frequently coated in chili powder for a sweet and spicy contrast.
- In traditional Spanish confectionery, candies similar to lemon drops are often crafted as pastillas, a term that can refer to both a sweet treat and a medicinal tablet.
- The word limón in Spanish refers to the yellow fruit in Spain, but in many Latin American countries, limón actually refers to the small, green lime.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are sharing some candy.
- AlejandroMira, encontré unos lemon drops.Look, I found some lemon drops.
- María¡Qué bien! Dame un lemon drop.Great! Give me a lemon drop.
- AlejandroAquí tienes, María.Here you go, María.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro.Thank you, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
