cereza al marrasquino
/θeɾeθa al maraskino/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "maraschino cherry" is translated into Spanish as cereza al marrasquino. Wiktionary also lists guinda al marasquino.
Meaning: preserved, sweetened cherry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cereza al marrasquino | /θeɾeθa al maraskino/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /seɾesa al maraskino/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
| guinda al marasquino | /ɡinda al maɾaskino/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
This term refers to a cherry that has been preserved and sweetened.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter guinda al marasquino.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both cereza al marrasquino and guinda al marasquino are feminine nouns. If you are referring to more than one cherry, use the plural form cerezas al marasquino.
Did you know?
- The word guinda may be linked to the Proto-Germanic word for 'mistletoe', suggesting an ancient association between these red berries.
- In Spanish, the 'maraschino' part of the phrase cereza al marrasquino refers to the liqueur used for the preserving process, not just the flavor.
- While cereza is the general term for a cherry, the word guinda specifically refers to a sour cherry used for preserves.
Examples in context
- ¿Podrías añadirme unas cuantas cerezas rojas en almíbar a mi cóctel?Could you add some red cherries in syrup to my cocktail?
- Esa cereza al marrasquino es muy dulce.That maraschino cherry is very sweet.
- El pastel tiene una cereza al marrasquino encima.The cake has a maraschino cherry on top.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are ordering desserts at a cafe.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿quieres una cereza al marrasquino en tu postre?Daniel, do you want a maraschino cherry on your dessert?
- DanielSí, por favor, me encantan.Yes, please, I love them.
- SofíaPerfecto, le pediré una cereza al marrasquino al camarero.Perfect, I will ask the waiter for a maraschino cherry.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Sofía, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “maraschino cherry” translations, 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 cereza, guinda, marrasquino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
