regaliz
/reɡaˈliθ/masculine
Licorice in Spanish is regaliz. Wiktionary also lists arrezuz and regalicia.
Meaning: confection (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| regaliz | /reɡaˈliθ/ /reɡaˈlis/ |
masculine |
| arrezuz | /areˈθuθ/ /areˈsus/ |
|
| regalicia | /reɡaliθja/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /reɡalisja/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
The term refers to the confection.
Which one should you use?
regaliz is a masculine noun, while regalicia is a feminine noun. The form arrezuz is also a variation of the word.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase piruleta de regaliz is specifically used to refer to licorice lollipops.
How do you pronounce it?
/reɡaˈliθ/
Did you know?
- The term arrezuz is a linguistic fossil from the Arabic word ʕiraqsūs, reflecting the centuries of Moorish influence on the Spanish language.
- In Spain, the association of regaliz with traditional medicine is so strong that it is often found in pharmacies as a digestive aid rather than just in candy shops.
Examples in context
- El jarabe para la tos sabe a regaliz.The cough syrup has a licorice flavoring.This sentence shows how to describe a cough syrup with a licorice flavoring using regaliz.Tatoeba #697509 by Shishir, translation #694075 by darinmex
- El regaliz de palo nos encanta a los dos.We both love licorice sticks.This sentence illustrates how to express a preference for licorice sticks using regaliz.Tatoeba #8108080 by Seael, translation #10614171 by sangelo
- Dicen que el regaliz es bueno para el estómago.They say that licorice is good for the stomach.This sentence mentions a common belief regarding the benefits of licorice for the stomach using regaliz.Tatoeba #8120607 by Seael, translation #10614172 by sangelo
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are sharing snacks at a movie theater.
- María¿Quieres un poco de mi regaliz?Do you want some of my licorice?
- AlejandroNo, gracias, no me gusta el regaliz.No, thanks, I don't like licorice.
- MaríaEs una lástima, es muy rico.That's a shame, it's very tasty.
- AlejandroPrefiero las palomitas, María.I prefer the popcorn, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “licorice” translations and entries regaliz, arrezuz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arrezuz, regaliz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
