almíbar simple
/almibaɾ simple/from spelling rules
In Spanish, simple syrup is almíbar simple.
This phrase refers to a liquid sweetener created by dissolving equal parts sugar in water.
What does it mean word for word?
The word almíbar literally means 'syrup'.
Which one should you use?
The term almíbar simple refers specifically to the 1:1 sugar-water mixture, whereas the word almíbar on its own can refer to any fruit syrup or heavy sugar syrup used in preserves.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, jarabe natural is used to mean simple syrup, while in Argentina and Uruguay, speakers often use the expression almíbar simple.
How do you pronounce it?
/almibaɾ simple/
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Examples in context
- ¿Alguien sabe cómo preparar jarabe para endulzar?Does anyone know how to make simple syrup for sweetening?
- Necesito preparar un almíbar simple para los postres.I need to prepare a simple syrup for the desserts.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿tenemos almíbar simple en la cocina?Daniel, do we have simple syrup in the kitchen?
- DanielNo, creo que se terminó ayer.No, I think it ran out yesterday.
- SofíaEntonces voy a hacer un poco de almíbar simple.Then I am going to make some simple syrup.
- DanielPerfecto, yo te ayudo con el azúcar.Perfect, I will help you with the sugar.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries almíbar, simple, CC BY-SA 4.0.
