scone
/skone/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English word scone is translated into Spanish as scone, scon or escón.
Meaning: pastry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| scone | /skone/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| scon | /skon/ (from spelling rules) | Paraguay, masculine |
| escón | /eskon/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
All forms of this word refer to the type of pastry known as a scone.
Which one should you use?
In Paraguay, the form scon is specifically used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, people typically refer to these pastries as scons.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/skone/
Did you know?
- The spelling escón reflects a common Spanish linguistic tendency to add a prosthetic 'e' to words starting with 's' followed by a consonant to make them easier to pronounce.
- In Argentine tea culture, scons are traditionally served with dulce de leche or strawberry jam, a combination that differs from the clotted cream typically used in the UK.
- While scone is a loanword, the Argentine version of the pastry is often denser and sweeter than the traditional Scottish original.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comer un scone con crema.I would like to eat a scone with cream.
- Ese scone parece delicioso.That scone looks delicious.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at a breakfast cafe.
- Elena¿Quieres probar este scone?Do you want to try this scone?
- DanielSí, gracias, Elena. Se ve bien.Yes, thank you, Elena. It looks good.
- ElenaEl scone tiene mucha fruta.The scone has a lot of fruit.
- DanielQué bueno, me encanta la fruta.That's good, I love fruit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scone” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
