paleta de naranja y crema
/paleta de naɾanxa i kɾema/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'orange creamsicle' is translated into Spanish as paleta de naranja y crema.
The phrase refers to a frozen treat consisting of an orange-flavored ice pop coated in a creamy vanilla layer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally to 'popsicle of orange and cream', where paleta means popsicle or ice cream bar, naranja means orange and crema means cream.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term paleta de naranja con crema is used to refer to an orange creamsicle.
How do you pronounce it?
/paleta de naɾanxa i kɾema/
Did you know?
- Because paleta is a diminutive of pala, the word for this frozen treat is etymologically related to the word for a 'shovel'.
- If you are ordering food in Spain, a paleta might refer to a specific cut of pork shoulder rather than a frozen dessert.
- Unlike the English 'creamsicle', which began as a specific brand name, paleta de naranja y crema is a purely descriptive phrase.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienen polos de naranja y crema?Do you have orange and cream popsicles?
- Quiero una paleta de naranja y crema.I want an orange creamsicle.
- Esa paleta de naranja y crema se ve rica.That orange creamsicle looks delicious.
- ¿Venden paleta de naranja y crema aquí?Do they sell orange creamsicles here?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at an ice cream shop.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿qué vas a pedir?Alejandro, what are you going to order?
- AlejandroVoy a comprar una paleta de naranja y crema.I am going to buy an orange creamsicle.
- SofíaEsa es mi favorita también.That one is my favorite too.
- AlejandroEntonces pido dos para nosotros.Then I'll order two for us.
