golosinas
/ɡolosinas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sweet treats" is translated into Spanish as golosinas.
The term golosinas is most commonly used to describe mass-produced confectionery such as hard candies, gummies or lollipops, rather than homemade pastries.
Which one should you use?
While golosinas is a general term for sweets, you might use other specific words depending on the food: churros refers to fried dough sticks, flan refers to caramel custard and pastel refers to cake.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In Spain, the colloquial abbreviation chuches is a common informal way to refer to sweets or treats.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Uruguay and other South American countries, the word masitas is used to describe sweet baked goods and snacks.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form golosina refers to a single sweet treat, while golosinas is the plural form used for sweet treats in general.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡolosinas/
Did you know?
- The word golosina comes from goloso, which describes someone with an insatiable craving for sweets. It is related to the verb golosear, meaning to eat sweets greedily.
- The term golosina can be used as a metaphor for any small, tempting luxury or a non-edible 'treat' that is hard to resist.
- In some regions, dulces includes traditional fruit-based preserves, which would be considered 'jam' or 'conserve' rather than 'sweet treats' in English.
Examples in context
- Me encantan los dulcesI love sweet treats.
- El chef ha preparado deliciosos postresThe chef has prepared delicious sweet treats.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar golosinas artesanales?Where can I buy handmade sweet treats?
- Vamos a comprar chucherías para la fiestaLet's buy some sweet treats for the party.
- Después de la escuela, siempre comíamos antojitos dulcesAfter school, we always ate sweet treats/snacks.
- Me encantan las masitas que venden en la confiteríaI love the sweet treats they sell at the pastry shop.
- A los niños les encantan las golosinas.Children love sweet treats.
- No deberías comer tantas golosinas.You shouldn't eat so many sweet treats.
- Compré algunas golosinas para la fiesta.I bought some sweet treats for the party.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a supermarket.
- Daniel¿Quieres comprar algunas golosinas, María?Do you want to buy some sweet treats, María?
- MaríaSí, me gustaría comprar chocolates.Yes, I would like to buy chocolates.
- DanielPerfecto, yo las pongo en el carrito.Perfect, I will put them in the cart.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel, eres muy amable.Thanks, Daniel, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
