sopaipilla
/sopaipiʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase sopapilla translates to sopaipilla in Spanish.
A sopaipilla is a fried pastry made from flour dough, often served with honey or sugar.
How do you pronounce it?
/sopaipiʝa/
Did you know?
- Despite its name, the sopaipilla is not a soup, though it is often served as a side to accompany hearty stews.
- While English speakers use 'sopapilla' to describe a fried dough, in many Spanish-speaking regions, particularly Chile, a sopaipilla is a much more savory snack made with pumpkin in the dough. It is often eaten during rainy weather rather than as a sweet dessert.
- The word sopaipilla uses the diminutive suffix -illa, which serves to make the pastry sound smaller and more endearing. This suffix is also what turns the word into a diminutive of the archaic form sopaipa.
Examples in context
- Me gusta la sopaipilla con miel.I like the sopaipilla with honey.
- Ellos prepararon una sopaipilla muy rica.They prepared a very tasty sopaipilla.
- ¿Quieres una sopaipilla caliente?Do you want a hot sopaipilla?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a traditional bakery.
- JavierElena, ¿quieres probar una sopaipilla?Elena, do you want to try a sopaipilla?
- ElenaSí, Javier, se ven deliciosas.Yes, Javier, they look delicious.
- JavierVoy a comprar una sopaipilla para cada uno.I am going to buy a sopaipilla for each of us.
- ElenaPerfecto, ponle azúcar por favor.Perfect, put sugar on it please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sopaipilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
