s'more
/smoɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase s'more can be translated into Spanish as s'more.
Meaning: food (noun)
Which one should you use?
For a more descriptive approach, one can use the phrase Malvaviscos asados con chocolate y galletas, which literally means roasted marshmallows with chocolate and cookies.
How do you pronounce it?
/smoɾe/
Did you know?
- The word malvavisco is used in some regions, but in others, marshmallows are called nubes, which translates to 'clouds' because of their fluffy texture.
- The word malvavisco for 'marshmallow' comes from malva, the mallow plant, which was used in ancient medicinal syrups before the sugar-based treat existed.
- If you were to describe making them in Spain, you might use the term 'merienda' to describe the time of day when such a sweet treat is traditionally eaten.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are roasting marshmallows over a fire.
- ElenaMateo, ¿tienes el chocolate para el s'more?Mateo, do you have the chocolate for the s'more?
- MateoSí, Elena, aquí están las galletas también.Yes, Elena, here are the crackers too.
- Elena¡Genial! Hagamos un s'more ahora.Great! Let's make a s'more now.
- MateoPerfecto, me encantan los s'mores.Perfect, I love s'mores.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
