jalea de fresa
/xalea de fɾesa/from spelling rules
Strawberry jelly in Spanish is jalea de fresa.
This phrase refers to a sweet fruit spread specifically made from strawberries. mermelada de fresa is a common and straightforward term for strawberry jelly used across Spanish-speaking countries.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of jalea (jelly) and de (of/from) followed by fresa (strawberry).
Which one should you use?
The term jalea de fresa refers to a clear, pectin-based jelly. In contrast, mermelada de fresa is the more common term for a thicker fruit preserve or jam containing fruit pieces.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, it is common to use the plural fresas to indicate the jelly is made from strawberries, though the singular fresa is also used to describe the flavor.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for strawberry, fresa, may be related to the French word for a 'milling cutter' or the Latin verb for 'to grind'.
- The word jalea can describe a fruit spread or a gelatinous substance used in medical treatments and traditional remedies.
- In Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, you will likely hear jalea de frutilla instead of jalea de fresa.
Examples in context
- Me gusta untar tostadas con mermelada de fresa.I like to spread toast with strawberry jelly.
- ¿Tienes alguna marca recomendada de gelatina de fresa?Do you have any recommended brand of strawberry jelly?
- Esta jalea de fresa es deliciosa.This strawberry jelly is delicious.
- ¿Me pasas la mermelada de frutilla, por favor?Can you pass me the strawberry jelly, please?
- Voy a preparar unas tostadas con mermelada de fresón.I'm going to make some toast with strawberry jelly [using fresón instead of fresa].
- Me encanta la jalea de fresa con pan.I love strawberry jelly with bread.
- ¿Quieres un poco de jalea de fresa?Do you want some strawberry jelly?
- Compré jalea de fresa para el desayuno.I bought strawberry jelly for breakfast.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are in the kitchen having breakfast.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿hay jalea de fresa en la nevera?Daniel, is there strawberry jelly in the fridge?
- DanielSí, la jalea de fresa está en el estante.Yes, the strawberry jelly is on the shelf.
- ElenaPerfecto, voy a untarla en mi tostada.Perfect, I am going to spread it on my toast.
- DanielQue aproveche, Elena.Enjoy your meal, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fresa, jalea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
