pretzel
/pɾetθel/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English word 'pretzel' is pretzel in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists brezel.
Meaning: toasted bread or cracker in the shape of a knot (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pretzel | /pɾetθel/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /pɾetsel/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| brezel | /bɾeθel/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /bɾesel/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
The word refers to a toasted bread or cracker shaped like a knot.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾetθel/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking bakeries, a pretzel might not be called a pretzel, but rather a pan de lazo to describe its knot shape.
- While English speakers use 'pretzel' for both the soft and hard varieties, a Spanish speaker might distinguish them by calling a hard one a galleta, meaning 'cookie' or 'cracker'.
- In some Latin American contexts, a twisted snack might be called a trenza, which means 'braid', due to its braided appearance.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres comer un pretzel de sal mientras vemos la película?Do you want to eat a salt pretzel while we watch the movie?
- El pretzel es muy salado.The pretzel is very salty.
- Compré un pretzel en la panadería.I bought a pretzel at the bakery.
- Me gusta comer este pretzel.I like eating this pretzel.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are sharing a snack at a park.
- Mateo¿Quieres un poco de mi pretzel?Do you want some of my pretzel?
- MaríaSí, gracias, Mateo.Yes, thank you, Mateo.
- MateoEstá muy rico.It is very tasty.
- MaríaEs un pretzel excelente.It is an excellent pretzel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pretzel” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
