merengue de limón
/meɾenɡe de limon/from spelling rules
merengue de limón is the Spanish phrase for lemon meringue.
This phrase describes a dessert consisting of a lemon curd filling topped with meringue.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun merengue (meringue) and the prepositional phrase de limón (of lemon).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the flavor or main ingredient follows the dessert name using the preposition de.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term merengue refers not only to the dessert topping but also to a popular style of dance from the Caribbean.
- The word limón actually traces its ancestry back to the Sanskrit word nimbū, which was used in ancient India.
- In Latin American cuisine, merengue is frequently used to decorate cakes and tarts in a style known as merengue italiano, which uses hot sugar syrup.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un trozo de tarta de limón y merengue, por favor.I would like a slice of lemon meringue pie, please.
- Quisiera una porción de merengue de limón, por favor.I would like a portion of lemon meringue, please.
- Me gusta mucho el merengue de limón.I really like lemon meringue.
- El merengue de limón es mi postre favorito.Lemon meringue is my favorite dessert.
- ¿Quieres probar este merengue de limón?Do you want to try this lemon meringue?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are sharing a dessert at a cafe.
- MateoEste merengue de limón está delicioso.This lemon meringue is delicious.
- ElenaSí, es muy refrescante.Yes, it is very refreshing.
- MateoElena, ¿quieres un poco más?Elena, do you want a little more?
- ElenaNo, gracias, estoy satisfecha.No, thanks, I am full.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, limón, merengue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
