Rice Krispies
/riθe kɾispjes/from spelling rules
Rice Krispies is the Spanish term for rice krispies.
Rice Krispies refers to the specific breakfast cereal consisting of puffed rice.
Meaning: cereal that consists of puffed rice (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/riθe kɾispjes/
Did you know?
- The word arroz comes from the Arabic al-ruzz, reflecting the heavy influence of Moorish agriculture on the Spanish language and diet.
- When describing the sound of Rice Krispies, Spanish speakers often use chisporrotear, which is the same word used for the sizzling of oil in a frying pan.
- The term inflado used for puffed rice is the exact same word used to describe an 'inflated' tire or a 'swollen' body part.
Examples in context
- Tenemos la opción de incluir un cereal de arroz inflado en nuestro próximo producto.We have the option of including a puffed rice cereal in our next product.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar el cereal de arroz hinchado?Where can I find the puffed rice cereal?
- Quiero comer Rice Krispies con leche.I want to eat Rice Krispies with milk.
- Compré una caja de Rice Krispies en el súper.I bought a box of Rice Krispies at the supermarket.
- Los Rice Krispies son mi desayuno favorito.Rice Krispies are my favorite breakfast.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are in the kitchen during breakfast.
- Javier¿Tienes algo de Rice Krispies en la despensa?Do you have any Rice Krispies in the pantry?
- LucíaSí, Javier, hay una caja en el estante.Yes, Javier, there is a box on the shelf.
- JavierPerfecto, voy a prepararme un tazón.Perfect, I am going to make myself a bowl.
- Lucía¡Buen provecho!Enjoy!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
