McFlurry
/mɡfluri/from spelling rules
The English phrase mcflurry is used in Spanish as McFlurry.
This term refers to the specific brand of frozen dessert from McDonald's, which consists of soft serve ice cream mixed with candy or cookies.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /mɡfluri/.
Did you know?
- Because McFlurry is a proper noun in Spanish, it is often treated as a masculine noun, resulting in phrases like el McFlurry rather than la McFlurry.
- In many Latin American countries, the term 'helado' is used as a generic descriptor for almost any frozen dairy treat, meaning you might see it advertised as 'un helado McFlurry' rather than just the brand name.
- While 'McFlurry' is a global brand, in some Spanish-speaking markets, employees might refer to the act of mixing the toppings as 'batir', even though the brand name itself remains unchanged.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! Me gustaría un helado McFlurry, por favor.Hello! I would like a McFlurry ice cream, please.
- Hola, ¿me das un McFlurry, por favor?Hello, can you give me a McFlurry, please?
- Quiero un McFlurry de Oreo.I want an Oreo McFlurry.
- ¿Te apetece un McFlurry?Do you feel like a McFlurry?
- El McFlurry es mi postre favorito.The McFlurry is my favorite dessert.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are at a McDonald's after dinner.
- LucíaMateo, ¿pedimos un McFlurry?Mateo, shall we order a McFlurry?
- MateoSí, me encantaría un McFlurry.Yes, I would love a McFlurry.
- Lucía¿De qué sabor quieres el tuyo?What flavor do you want yours?
- MateoUno de chocolate, por favor.A chocolate one, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
