azúcar glas
/aˌθukaɾ ˈɡlas/masculine
The English phrase "powdered sugar" is translated into Spanish as azúcar glas. It is also spelled azúcar glasé. Wiktionary also lists azúcar flor.
Meaning: very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| azúcar glas | /aˌθukaɾ ˈɡlas/ /aˌsukaɾ ˈɡlas/ |
masculine |
| azúcar flor | /aˌθukaɾ ˈfloɾ/ /aˌsukaɾ ˈfloɾ/ |
|
| azúcar glasé | /aˌθukaɾ ɡlaˈse/ /aˌsukaɾ ɡlaˈse/ |
masculine, alternative form |
The term refers to very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc.
Which one should you use?
azúcar glas and its alternative spelling azúcar glasé are forms. azúcar glass is an alternative spelling used in Spain and certain Latin American countries such as Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, the standard term is azúcar flor. In Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Paraguay, it is commonly referred to as azúcar impalpable. In Spain and some Latin American countries including Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia, you may also use azúcar glass.
How does it change in a sentence?
While the word azúcar is often used with feminine articles in some dialects, the phrase azúcar glas is traditionally masculine, such as in el azúcar glas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌθukaɾ ˈɡlas/
Did you know?
- The word azúcar shares an ancient ancestor with the word for 'gravel', as both trace back to a Proto-Indo-European root describing small, hard particles.
- In Argentina and Uruguay, the phrase azúcar impalpable is used, meaning the sugar is 'impalpable' or cannot be felt.
- In Chile, this ingredient is called azúcar flor, which literally translates to 'flower sugar'.
Examples in context
- El pastel de chocolate está decorado con azúcar glas.The chocolate cake is decorated with powdered sugar.
- Esparce un poco de azúcar glas sobre el pastel.Sprinkle a little powdered sugar over the cake.
- Necesito comprar azúcar glas para la receta.I need to buy powdered sugar for the recipe.
- El azúcar glas está en el estante superior.The powdered sugar is on the top shelf.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are baking cookies in a kitchen.
- Mateo¿Tienes el azúcar glas para las galletas?Do you have the powdered sugar for the cookies?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, lo tengo aquí mismo.Yes, Mateo, I have it right here.
- MateoPerfecto, gracias por ayudarme con la repostería.Perfect, thanks for helping me with the baking.
- ElenaDe nada, es un placer cocinar contigo.You're welcome, it's a pleasure to cook with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “powdered sugar” translations and entries azúcar glas, azúcar flor, azúcar glasé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azúcar, azúcar glas, azúcar glasé, flor, glasé, CC BY-SA 4.0.
