crema
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico the cream drizzled over tacos, enchiladas and tostadas is simply crema. The more exact term for sour cream is crema ácida.
Meaning: tangy cultured cream used as a topping (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| crema | everyday, Mexico |
| Crema ácida | exact term |
In a Mexican kitchen crema is a thick, slightly tangy cream used as a topping. At a taco stand you can ask con crema to have it on top.
Which one should you use?
Crema ácida is the label you often see on imported sour cream in supermarkets. Mexican crema is a bit thinner and milder.
Did you know?
- Mexican crema is often poured from a bottle instead of spooned from a tub.
Examples in context
- Ponle crema a las enchiladas.Put cream on the enchiladas.
- ¿Tiene crema ácida?Do you have sour cream?
- Los tacos con crema y queso están buenísimos.Tacos with cream and cheese are delicious.
Example conversation
Sofía and her father Raúl finish the enchiladas in their kitchen in Guadalajara.
- SofíaPapá, ¿le pongo crema?Dad, shall I put cream on?
- RaúlSí, y un poco de queso.Yes, and a little cheese.
- SofíaListo, ya se puede comer.Done, we can eat now.
