hojaldres
/oxaldɾes/from spelling rules
The English word "puffs" (referring to light, flaky pastries) is translated into Spanish as hojaldres.
The term is used to describe pastries made from layered, flaky dough. A common specific type of puff pastry dessert is known as milhojas.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from hoja, meaning leaf, which refers to the many thin layers of dough that characterize the pastry.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, if you are referring to popcorn or puffed corn snacks rather than pastry, use the term palomitas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form hojaldre refers to the type of puff pastry itself, whereas the plural form hojaldres is used when referring to multiple individual pastries.
How do you pronounce it?
/oxaldɾes/
Did you know?
- The word hojaldre shares its root with hojear, which means to leaf through a book. This connects the act of turning pages to the many thin 'leaves' of dough found in the pastry.
- In some Latin American regions, savory hojaldres are frequently filled with ham and cheese and served as a staple breakfast item with coffee.
- The word hojaldre is closely related to the French word feuilleté, as both describe the 'leafing' process of folding butter into dough.
Examples in context
- Me encanta comer buñuelos en Navidad.I love eating puffs during Christmas.
- Compré varios hojaldres en la panadería.I bought several puffs at the bakery.
- Los hojaldres están recién hechos.The puffs are freshly made.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are having breakfast at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Quieres probar estos hojaldres?Do you want to try these puffs?
- MaríaSí, se ven deliciosos, Daniel.Yes, they look delicious, Daniel.
- DanielSon mis hojaldres favoritos de este lugar.They are my favorite puffs from this place.
- MaríaTienes razón, están muy crujientes.You are right, they are very crunchy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
