jarabe de horchata
/xaɾabe de oɾt͡ʃata/from spelling rules
The English phrase "orgeat syrup" is translated into Spanish as jarabe de horchata.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaɾabe de oɾtʃata/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you ask for jarabe de horchata, people might assume you want a medicinal syrup rather than a sweet drink.
- Depending on where you are, horchata may be made from tiger nuts in Spain or from rice in Mexico and Central America.
- In some Spanish regions, horchata is treated as a social ritual, with dedicated horchaterías serving as specialized cafes.
Examples in context
- En esta receta necesitarás añadir jarabe de orgeat al cóctel.In this recipe you will need to add orgeat syrup to the cocktail.
- ¡Asegúrate de añadir un toque de jarabe de almendra a tu café con leche!Make sure to add a touch of almond syrup to your coffee with milk!
- ¿Podrías preparar un cóctel con jarabe de almendras dulces?Could you prepare a cocktail with sweet almond syrup?
- Me encanta el café con un chorrito de sirope de almendra. Le da un sabor delicioso.I love coffee with a splash of almond syrup. It gives it a delicious flavor.
- Necesito un jarabe de horchata para el cóctel.I need some orgeat syrup for the cocktail.
- El jarabe de horchata es muy dulce.The orgeat syrup is very sweet.
- ¿Tienes jarabe de horchata en la cocina?Do you have orgeat syrup in the kitchen?
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are preparing drinks at a party.
- SofíaMateo, ¿podemos usar el jarabe de horchata?Mateo, can we use the orgeat syrup?
- MateoSí, Sofía, está en la alacena.Yes, Sofía, it is in the pantry.
- SofíaPerfecto, voy a preparar un trago.Perfect, I am going to make a drink.
- Mateo¡Qué buena idea!What a great idea!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
