Ring Pop
/rinɡ pop/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ring pop" refers to the brand of hard candy on a plastic ring in Spanish as Ring Pop.
Which one should you use?
While Ring Pop names the brand, you might use anillo de caramelo to mean a candy ring or chupete en forma de anillo to describe a lollipop in the shape of a ring.
How do you pronounce it?
/rinɡ pop/
Did you know?
- If you call it a chupete, a Spaniard might think you are talking about a pacifier for a baby rather than a lollipop.
- Spanish has no single word for the specific concept of a 'candy ring', which is why descriptive phrases like anillo de caramelo are necessary.
- The term 'anillo' is also used in Spanish to describe wedding rings, so using it to describe candy might sound humorous or overly formal in certain contexts.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira qué anillo de caramelo tan llamativo!Look at what a flashy ring pop!
- ¡Me encantan los ring pops! Son mis dulces favoritos.I love ring pops! They are my favorite candies.
- ¡Diviértete con tus anillos de caramelo!Have fun with your ring pops!
- Me encanta comer un Ring Pop de fresa.I love eating a strawberry Ring Pop.
- ¿Quieres un Ring Pop de color azul?Do you want a blue Ring Pop?
- Compré un Ring Pop en la tienda.I bought a Ring Pop at the store.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a candy shop.
- Alejandro¿Qué quieres comprar, Sofía?What do you want to buy, Sofía?
- SofíaQuiero un Ring Pop de uva.I want a grape Ring Pop.
- AlejandroYo prefiero un Ring Pop de limón.I prefer a lemon Ring Pop.
- Sofía¡Perfecto, vamos a la caja!Perfect, let's go to the checkout!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
