Nutella
/nuteʝa/from spelling rulesfeminine
The Spanish word for the chocolate spread Nutella is Nutella.
Meaning: chocolate spread (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Nocilla is used as a generic term for chocolate-hazelnut spreads.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Nutella is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/nuteʝa/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the specific verb untar for spreading Nutella, a word that focuses on the physical act of smearing which English usually covers with the broader term 'spread'.
- The word Nutella is feminine in Spanish because it implicitly refers to la crema de avellanas (the hazelnut cream).
- In some Spanish-speaking households, Nutella is not just a topping but is used as a 'dip' for fruits and crackers, a custom that has influenced local cafe menus.
Examples in context
- Me gusta la Nutella en el pan.I like Nutella on bread.
- ¿Quieres un poco de Nutella?Do you want some Nutella?
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are in the kitchen making breakfast.
- María¿Tienes Nutella para las tostadas?Do you have Nutella for the toast?
- AlejandroSí, la tengo en la despensa.Yes, I have it in the pantry.
- MaríaPerfecto, Alejandro, gracias.Perfect, Alejandro, thanks.
- AlejandroDe nada, María.You're welcome, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nutella” 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.
