mantequilla de maní y jalea
/mantekiʝa de mani i xalea/from spelling rules
The English phrase peanut butter and jelly is translated into Spanish as mantequilla de maní y jalea.
This phrase refers to a sandwich made with peanut butter and fruit jelly or jam. While jalea specifically means jelly, you can also use mermelada to refer to jelly or jam. Similarly, if you are referring specifically to the sandwich itself, you should add un sándwich de before the phrase.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is constructed literally as butter of peanut and jelly.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, one can say crema de cacahuate y mermelada in formal situations. In Mexico and parts of Latin America, cacahuate is more common than maní for peanut and mermelada is often used instead of jalea for the fruit spread. In these regions, you may also see mantequilla de cacahuate y mermelada used for peanut butter and jam.
Did you know?
- The word maní is not of European origin, but was borrowed from the Taíno language of the Caribbean.
- While the phrase uses mantequilla, the English word 'butter' and Spanish mantequilla are not cognates and have entirely different linguistic origins.
Examples in context
- Quiero un sándwich de mantequilla de maní y jalea.I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
- Él desayunó mantequilla de maní y jalea hoy.He ate peanut butter and jelly for breakfast today.
- ¿Tienes mantequilla de maní y jalea en la cocina?Do you have peanut butter and jelly in the kitchen?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are deciding what to eat for a snack.
- ElenaTengo hambre, ¿qué podemos comer?I'm hungry, what can we eat?
- JavierPodemos hacer mantequilla de maní y jalea.We can make peanut butter and jelly.
- Elena¡Me encanta la mantequilla de maní y jalea!I love peanut butter and jelly!
- JavierPerfecto, yo preparo los sándwiches, Elena.Perfect, I'll prepare the sandwiches, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jalea, mantequilla, maní, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
