ciruelas pasas
/θiɾwelas pasas/from spelling rules
The English phrase prunes is translated into Spanish as ciruelas pasas.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound of ciruelas (plums) and pasas (dried/raisin-like).
How do you pronounce it?
/θiɾwelas pasas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, pasas is the general word for raisins. Since raisins are simply dried grapes, ciruelas pasas literally means 'raisin-plums'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you will find ciruelas pasas sold as a traditional Christmas treat, often stuffed with almonds or walnuts.
- The word 'pasas' comes from the verb 'pasar', which means 'to pass' or 'to pass by', implying the fruit has 'passed' through a drying process.
Examples in context
- Esos pasteles llevan ciruelas deshidratadas para darles un sabor especial.Those cakes contain prunes to give them a special flavor.
- Me gustan las ciruelas pasas en el yogur.I like prunes in the yogurt.
- Necesito comprar ciruelas pasas para el pastel.I need to buy prunes for the cake.
- Las ciruelas pasas son muy dulces.Prunes are very sweet.
- ¿Tienes un paquete de ciruelas pasas?Do you have a package of prunes?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at the grocery store.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿viste las ciruelas pasas?Alejandro, did you see the prunes?
- AlejandroNo, ¿en qué pasillo están?No, which aisle are they in?
- SofíaCreo que están cerca de los frutos secos.I think they are near the dried fruits.
- AlejandroVoy a buscarlas ahora mismo.I will look for them right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
