mermelada de frambuesa
/meɾmelada de fɾambwesa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "raspberry jam" is mermelada de frambuesa in Spanish.
You can also specify the variety by saying mermelada de frambuesa negra for black raspberry jam.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mermelada (jam), de (of) and frambuesa (raspberry).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the noun mermelada to mermeladas while keeping de frambuesa singular, resulting in mermeladas de frambuesa.
How do you pronounce it?
/meɾmelada de fɾambwesa/
Did you know?
- In Spain, you might find mermelada de frambuesa served with cheese, such as Manchego, as a traditional sweet and salty pairing.
- The word mermelada actually traces its roots back to the Portuguese word marmelada, which refers specifically to a sweet paste made from quince.
- While mermelada is common, in many Latin American countries you might hear the word jalea used for fruit preserves, though it often implies a more jelly-like consistency.
Examples in context
- Tostadas con mermelada de frambuesa es mi desayuno preferido.Raspberry jam on toast is my favorite breakfast meal.This sentence is useful for mentioning mermelada de frambuesa in the context of a favorite breakfast meal.Tatoeba #5053618 by mervert1, translation #4717351 by hinto4
- ¿Podría traerme un poco de mermelada de frambuesa, por favor?Could you bring me some raspberry jam, please?
- ¡Wow! Esta mermelada de frambuesa casera tiene un aspecto delicioso. ¡Me encantaría probarla!Wow! This homemade raspberry jam looks delicious. I'd love to give it a try!
- Compré mermelada de frambuesa en el mercado.I bought raspberry jam at the market.
- ¿Prefieres mermelada de frambuesa o de fresa?Do you prefer raspberry jam or strawberry jam?
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are having breakfast together at home.
- Lucía¿Quieres un poco de mermelada de frambuesa?Do you want some raspberry jam?
- AlejandroSí, por favor, me encanta.Yes, please, I love it.
- LucíaTe traigo el pan tostado también.I'll bring the toast for you too.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Lucía, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, frambuesa, mermelada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
