magdalenas de salvado y pasas
/maɡdalenas de salbado i pasas/from spelling rules
The English phrase raisin bran muffins is translated into Spanish as magdalenas de salvado y pasas.
This phrase refers to small cakes made with bran and raisins.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of magdalenas (muffins), de (of), salvado (bran), y (and) and pasas (raisins).
Did you know?
- The word magdalenas is named after the town of Magdalena in Provence, France, where these small cakes were originally baked for pilgrims.
- The word salvado comes from the verb salvar, which means 'to save'. This is because the bran is the part of the grain that is 'saved' or kept after the flour is milled.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, magdalenas are specifically associated with breakfast and are traditionally dipped into coffee or hot chocolate.
Examples in context
- ¿Has probado las magdalenas con pasas y salvado? Son deliciosas.Have you tried the raisin bran muffins? They are delicious.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar muffins de pasas y salvado cerca de aquí?Where can I buy raisin bran muffins around here?
- Me encantan las magdalenas de salvado y pasas.I love raisin bran muffins.
- ¿Quieres comer magdalenas de salvado y pasas?Do you want to eat raisin bran muffins?
- Compré magdalenas de salvado y pasas esta mañana.I bought raisin bran muffins this morning.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are having breakfast in the kitchen.
- Daniel¿Hay magdalenas de salvado y pasas para el desayuno?Are there raisin bran muffins for breakfast?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, están sobre la mesa.Yes, Daniel, they are on the table.
- DanielGracias, María, huelen muy bien.Thanks, María, they smell very good.
- María¡Disfrútalas!Enjoy them!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, salvado, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
