parfait
/paɾfait/from spelling rules
The English word 'parfait' is translated into Spanish as parfait.
In Spanish, the term parfait is used to refer to the dessert.
Meaning: an iced dessert (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾfait/
Did you know?
- Because parfait is a loanword from French, it is often treated as an invariable noun in Spanish, meaning it does not change its ending to indicate plural forms.
- In most Spanish-speaking countries, if you order a parfait in a restaurant, the waiter might look confused and instead suggest a 'postre' or 'helado'.
- While English speakers use 'parfait' to describe the layers of the dessert, many Spanish speakers identify the dish by its shape, calling it a copa because it is traditionally served in a stemmed glass.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un parfait de frutas rojasI would like a red fruit parfait
- ¿Cuál es el mejor parfait que tienen?What is the best parfait you have?
- Me encantan los parfaits, son mi postre favoritoI love parfaits, they are my favorite dessert
- Este parfait de fresa es delicioso.This strawberry parfait is delicious.
- Quiero un parfait de chocolate para el postre.I want a chocolate parfait for dessert.
- El camarero trajo un parfait de frutas.The waiter brought a fruit parfait.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are sitting in a cafe.
- Mateo¿Quieres probar mi parfait de vainilla?Do you want to try my vanilla parfait?
- ElenaSí, se ve muy bueno, Mateo.Yes, it looks very good, Mateo.
- MateoEs el mejor parfait de este lugar.It is the best parfait in this place.
- ElenaGracias por compartirlo conmigo.Thanks for sharing it with me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
