crema de vainilla con espuma fría
/kɾema de bainiʝa kon espuma fɾia/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase "sweet cream cold foam" is translated as crema de vainilla con espuma fría.
This phrase refers to a sweetened, frothy cream topping typically added to coffee drinks.
Which one should you use?
The phrase Espuma fría de crema dulce is an alternative used in more informal settings.
Did you know?
- The word vainilla is actually a diminutive of vaina, which means 'pod'. It literally translates to 'little pod'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, ordering crema without specifying fría or vainilla might result in receiving a heavy cream used for cooking rather than a coffee topping.
- While espuma refers to the froth in a coffee, it is also the standard Spanish word for 'foam' in a bathtub or 'sea foam' on a beach.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿me haces un café con espuma fría de crema dulce, por favor?Hi, can you make me a coffee with sweet cream cold foam, please?
- Un café con espuma fría de crema dulce, por favor.A coffee with sweet cream cold foam, please
- ¿Puedo pedir un café con espuma fría de crema dulce?Can I order a coffee with sweet cream cold foam?
- Quisiera una bebida con espuma fría de crema dulce, por favor.I would like a drink with sweet cream cold foam, please
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are ordering drinks at a café.
- DanielHola, quiero un café helado con crema de vainilla con espuma fría.Hi, I want an iced coffee with sweet cream cold foam.
- ElenaClaro, ¿deseas algo más para tu bebida, Daniel?Sure, do you want anything else for your drink, Daniel?
- DanielNo, solo eso por favor.No, just that please.
- ElenaPerfecto, Elena, yo pediré el mío ahora.Perfect, Elena, I will order mine now.
