caramelos ácidos
/kaɾamelos aθidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sour candy" translates to Spanish as caramelos ácidos.
This phrase describes a type of sweet treat that has a tart or acidic taste. You can also use the term golosinas ácidas to refer more broadly to sour sweets or treats.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun caramelos (candies) and the adjective ácidos (sour/acidic).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows standard Spanish adjective agreement. If you are referring to a single piece of sour candy, use the singular form caramelo ácido.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾamelos aθidos/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, sour candies are often coated in tamarindo (tamarind) and chili powder, turning caramelos ácidos into a savory and spicy snack rather than just a sweet one.
- The word ácido is used for 'sour' in Spanish, but to describe the 'sour' taste of milk or wine that has gone bad, speakers use the word agrio.
- In Spain, the term chuches is a very common, informal way to refer to all types of sweets, including caramelos ácidos, much like the English way of saying 'sweets' or 'candies'.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el caramelo ácido. Es mi dulce favorito.I love sour candy. It's my favorite treat.
- ¿Quieres probar estos caramelos ácidos? Son deliciosos.Do you want to try these sour candies? They're delicious.
- Los niños adoran las golosinas agrias.Children love sour treats.
- Me encantan los caramelos ácidos.I love sour candy.
- No compres caramelos ácidos para el niño.Don't buy sour candy for the boy.
- ¿Prefieres el chocolate o los caramelos ácidos?Do you prefer chocolate or sour candy?
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are at a candy store.
- Lucía¿Quieres comprar caramelos ácidos?Do you want to buy sour candy?
- MateoNo, no me gustan mucho.No, I don't like them very much.
- LucíaA mí me parecen muy ricos.I think they are very delicious.
- MateoPrefiero algo que no sea tan fuerte.I prefer something that isn't so strong.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
