miel
/ˈmjel/
miel is the Spanish word for honey.
miel refers to the sweet, sticky substance produced by bees from flower nectar. To emphasize that the honey is in its pure, unprocessed state, you may see the term miel natural used.
How does it change in a sentence?
miel is a feminine noun, so it is used with feminine articles such as la or unas. While it is typically an uncountable noun, you may encounter the plural form mieles in poetic or literary contexts to refer to different types of honey.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmjel/
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American culinary contexts, the phrase miel de piloncillo refers to a thick, dark syrup made from cane sugar that is not actually made by bees.
- The word miel is a cognate of the English word 'mellifluous', which describes a sound that is sweet and smooth like honey.
- The Spanish word meloso is an adjective derived from miel that describes something very sweet, but it can also describe a person who is overly sentimental or even 'mushy'.
Examples in context
- Preferiría un poco de miel de abeja en mi té, por favor.I would prefer some bee honey in my tea, please.
- La miel es muy dulce.The honey is very sweet.
- Compré un frasco de miel.I bought a jar of honey.
- Prefiero el té con miel.I prefer tea with honey.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are in the kitchen during breakfast.
- Lucía¿Quieres miel en tu yogur, Mateo?Do you want honey in your yogurt, Mateo?
- MateoSí, por favor, me encanta la miel.Yes, please, I love honey.
- LucíaAquí tienes la miel de la despensa.Here is the honey from the pantry.
- MateoGracias, Lucía, se ve deliciosa.Thanks, Lucía, it looks delicious.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry miel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
