Skittles
/skittles/from spelling rules
Skittles is the Spanish word for the brand of fruit-flavored chewy candies.
How do you pronounce it?
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Did you know?
- The use of chucherías to describe candies like Skittles reflects a cultural view of these treats as 'little things' or 'odds and ends'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the brand name Skittles is used exactly as it is in English, but it is treated as a feminine noun. A person might say las Skittles to refer to the candies.
- While caramelo and 'caramel' share the same root, the Spanish word is used for almost any sweet treat, including fruit-flavored ones like Skittles.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres comer Skittles?Do you want to eat Skittles?
- Compré una bolsa de Skittles en la tienda.I bought a bag of Skittles at the store.
- Los Skittles son mis dulces favoritos.Skittles are my favorite candies.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a convenience store.
- JavierLucía, ¿te gustan los Skittles?Lucía, do you like Skittles?
- LucíaSí, me encantan.Yes, I love them.
- JavierEntonces, voy a comprar unos para ti.Then, I am going to buy some for you.
- Lucía¡Muchas gracias, Javier!Thank you so much, Javier!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
