Snickers
/sniɡkeɾs/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "snickers" is translated into Spanish as Snickers.
The easiest and most straightforward way to refer to Snickers is 'Snickers'.
Meaning: chocolate bar (noun)
Which one should you use?
In some regions, chocolatina Snickers is used to refer to a small Snickers bar.
How do you pronounce it?
/sniɡkeɾs/
Did you know?
- Because Snickers is a foreign brand name, its grammatical gender is not fixed in Spanish. You might hear some people say el Snickers and others say la Snickers, depending on whether they are thinking of 'el chocolate' or 'la chocolatina'.
- If you are in Mexico and want to buy a Snickers, you might ask for a dulce. While this literally means 'sweet', it is the standard way to refer to almost any piece of candy, regardless of whether it contains chocolate.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you use the word bombón to describe a Snickers, a local might think you are talking about a high-end, gourmet chocolate truffle rather than a mass-produced candy bar.
Examples in context
- Un Snickers es mi dulce favorito.A Snickers is my favorite sweet.
- ¿Quieres comprar un Snickers en la tienda?Do you want to buy a Snickers at the store?
- Me comí un Snickers para la merienda.I ate a Snickers for my snack.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a convenience store.
- SofíaJavier, ¿tienes hambre?Javier, are you hungry?
- JavierSí, voy a buscar un Snickers.Yes, I am going to look for a Snickers.
- SofíaYo también quiero un Snickers.I want a Snickers too.
- JavierEstá bien, los compramos ahora.Okay, let's buy them now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snickers” 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.
