obleas
/obleas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word obleas means thin, crisp wafers often eaten with sweet toppings.
Which one should you use?
The term obleas is the plural form, while the singular form oblea refers to a single wafer.
How does it change in a sentence?
Obleas is a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/obleas/
When do people say it?
In many Latin American countries, particularly Colombia, a very common way to serve them is filled with arequipe (caramelized milk), a combination known as obleas con arequipe.
Did you know?
- The word oblea is the same term used in Spanish for a silicon wafer in semiconductor manufacturing.
- The term obleas is used for both a common sweet street snack and the sacred communion wafers used in the Catholic Church.
- In some regions, obleas serve as edible wrappers for savory ingredients rather than just being a sweet dessert.
Examples in context
- Las obleas son muy dulces.The obleas are very sweet.
- ¿Quieres probar estas obleas?Do you want to try these obleas?
- Compré unas obleas para el postre.I bought some obleas for dessert.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a local snack stall.
- DanielMira, venden obleas aquí.Look, they sell obleas here.
- Lucía¡Qué ricas! Quiero unas.How delicious! I want some.
- DanielYo también quiero comer obleas.I want to eat obleas too.
- LucíaVamos a pedir dos.Let's order two.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
