mantequilla derretida
/mantekiʝa deretida/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "melted butter" is mantequilla derretida.
Both mantequilla derretida and mantequilla fundida are used to describe butter that has been heated until it becomes a liquid.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mantequilla derretida is composed of mantequilla (butter) and derretida (melted).
Which one should you use?
Mantequilla derretida and mantequilla fundida are common alternatives for the same concept.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mantequilla derretida is the most commonly used expression in Latin American countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Peru. In Spain, mantequilla fundida is the most common term.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because mantequilla is a feminine noun, the adjective must also be feminine, using derretida instead of the masculine derretido.
Did you know?
- When using the term mantequilla fundida in Spain, you are using the same verb, fundir, that is used to describe melting metal in a furnace.
- The term manteca is used in Argentina to mean butter, meaning that manteca derretida is the standard phrase there rather than mantequilla derretida.
- The word mantequilla actually contains a tiny hidden compliment. It is built from manteca, meaning 'fat' or 'lard', and the diminutive suffix -illa, which historically suggests a 'small or fine' amount of fat.
Examples in context
- Para esta receta, necesitarás añadir dos cucharadas de mantequilla derretida.For this recipe, you'll need to add two tablespoons of melted butter.
- ¿Tienes la mantequilla derretida para hacer los pancakes?Do you have melted butter to make the pancakes?
- Pincela el pan con mantequilla derretida.Brush the bread with melted butter.
- La mantequilla derretida está muy caliente.The melted butter is very hot.
- Necesito un poco de mantequilla derretida para la pasta.I need a little melted butter for the pasta.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- Javier¿Tienes mantequilla derretida para los panecillos?Do you have melted butter for the rolls?
- LucíaSí, la acabo de preparar en el microondas.Yes, I just prepared it in the microwave.
- JavierPerfecto, Lucía, la usaré para la receta.Perfect, Lucía, I will use it for the recipe.
- LucíaTen cuidado, porque la mantequilla derretida quema.Be careful, because the melted butter burns.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mantequilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
