sabritones
/sabɾitones/from spelling rules
sabritones is the Spanish phrase for sabritones.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /sabɾitones/.
Did you know?
- The word plays on the root sabor, meaning 'flavor', blending the brand name with an augmentative ending to suggest a 'huge flavor'.
- While sabritones is common in Mexico, someone from Spain might not recognize the term at all because they have different dominant snack brands like Lay's or local labels.
- The word is part of a phenomenon in Spanish where 'genericide' occurs, where a brand name becomes the only way people refer to a product category.
Examples in context
- Sabritones son unos aperitivos deliciosos con sabor a chile y limón.Sabritones are delicious snacks with a chili and lime flavor.
- ¡Me encantan los Sabritones! Tienen un sabor picante excelente.I love Sabritones! They have an excellent spicy flavor.
- ¡Los Sabritones son todo un clásico para disfrutar mientras ves una película!Sabritones are a classic snack to enjoy while watching a movie!
- Cuando pienso en las botanas mexicanas, los Sabritones siempre vienen a mi mente.When I think of Mexican snacks, Sabritones always come to mind.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are deciding what to buy for a movie night.
- DanielLucía, ¿qué queremos comprar para la película?Lucía, what do we want to buy for the movie?
- LucíaPodemos comprar unos sabritones y refrescos.We can buy some potato chips and sodas.
- DanielMe parece perfecto, yo voy por ellos.That sounds perfect, I will go get them.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel, trae la bolsa grande.Thanks, Daniel, bring the large bag.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
