sin azúcar
/sin aθukaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sugar free" is translated into Spanish as sin azúcar.
sin azúcar is used to describe food or drinks that do not contain any sugar.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition sin (without) and the noun azúcar (sugar).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and parts of Latin America, you may also see the phrase Libre de azúcar, which means "free of sugar".
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, where "sugar-free" acts as an adjective, the Spanish phrase sin azúcar functions as a prepositional phrase that follows the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin aθukaɾ/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- El café que sirven aquí es completamente sin azúcar.The coffee they serve here is completely sugar-free.
- Busco un refresco sin azúcar.I'm looking for a sugar-free soda.
- ¿Tienen helado sin azúcar?Do you have sugar-free ice cream?
- Este yogur es sin azúcar añadido, es totalmente natural.This yogurt is sugar-free, entirely natural.
- Prefiero las bebidas sin azúcar añadido para mantener una dieta equilibrada.I prefer drinks without added sugar to maintain a balanced diet.
- refresco sin azúcarSugar-free soda
- Este refresco es sin azúcar.This soda is sugar free.
- Busco un postre sin azúcar.I am looking for a sugar free dessert.
- Prefiero el chocolate sin azúcar.I prefer sugar free chocolate.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- MateoHola, ¿qué quieres beber, Elena?Hi, what do you want to drink, Elena?
- ElenaQuiero un té helado sin azúcar.I want an iced tea without sugar.
- MateoYo también pediré el té sin azúcar.I will also order the sugar free tea.
- ElenaPerfecto, vamos a pedir ahora.Perfect, let's order now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries azúcar, sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
