merengue
/meˈɾenɡe/masculine
The English word "meringue" can be translated into Spanish as merengue. Wiktionary also lists espumilla.
Meaning: mixture (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| merengue | /meˈɾenɡe/ | masculine |
| espumilla | /espuˈmiʝa/ | feminine |
In Spanish, merengue refers to a mixture. While the word can be used to describe the food or dessert, it is most commonly used to refer to the style of music and dance.
Which one should you use?
While merengue can refer to the dessert, it is most commonly used to refer to the style of music and dance. The form espumilla is a feminine noun used to describe a mixture.
How does it change in a sentence?
merengue is a masculine noun. espumilla is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/meˈɾenɡe/
Did you know?
- The term merengue is an example of a loanword that traveled from French into Spanish, rather than being a native Spanish term.
- In the Dominican Republic, merengue is considered a symbol of national pride and is often referred to as the 'heartbeat' of the country.
- While merengue is the standard term, espumilla is more common in countries like Ecuador and Colombia for a specific type of airy meringue treat.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el merengueI love meringue
- El suspiro limeño es una deliciosa mezcla de merengue con manjar blanco y canela.The suspiro limeño is a delightful mix of meringue with dulce de leche and cinnamon.
- El merengue de claras es muy suave.The meringue of egg whites is very soft.
- Necesito batir este merengue con cuidado.I need to whip this meringue carefully.
- ¿El merengue tiene demasiado azúcar?Does the meringue have too much sugar?
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing a dessert.
- JavierLucía, mira qué buen merengue tiene este postre.Lucía, look what a good meringue this dessert has.
- LucíaEs verdad, Javier, es muy esponjoso.It is true, Javier, it is very fluffy.
- Javier¿Crees que el merengue está bien hecho?Do you think the meringue is well made?
- LucíaSí, está perfecto para el pastel.Yes, it is perfect for the cake.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meringue” translations and entries merengue, espumilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries espumilla, merengue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
