Smarties
/smaɾtjes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "smarties" is translated into Spanish as Smarties.
This phrase refers to a specific brand of small, colorful, sugar-coated chocolate candies.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, people informally refer to these candies as chocolates lentillas.
How do you pronounce it?
/smaɾtjes/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the word pastillas to describe these candies, which is the same word used for 'medicinal pills'.
- The word chuches is a playful, shortened version of chucherías, a term for trinkets or knick-knacks that evolved into a word for sweets.
- The word Smarties is a proper noun, so even in Spanish-speaking marketing, it is never translated to a local word meaning 'intelligent ones' despite the English meaning.
Examples in context
- ¿Has probado los chocolates lentillas? Son deliciososHave you tried the lentilla chocolates? They are delicious
- Me gustan mucho los Smarties.I really like Smarties.
- ¿Quieres compartir tus Smarties conmigo?Do you want to share your Smarties with me?
- Compré una bolsa de Smarties en la tienda.I bought a bag of Smarties at the store.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are sharing snacks.
- MaríaMira, Daniel, tengo Smarties.Look, Daniel, I have Smarties.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Me gustan mucho.Great! I like them a lot.
- MaríaToma algunos, hay muchos.Take some, there are plenty.
- DanielGracias, María.Thank you, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
