jarabe
/xaˈɾabe/masculine
The English word syrup can be translated into Spanish as jarabe, almíbar or sirope.
Meaning: thick liquid that has a high sugar content (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jarabe | /xaˈɾabe/ | masculine |
| almíbar | /alˈmibaɾ/ | masculine |
| sirope | /siˈɾope/ | masculine |
All these terms refer to a thick liquid with a high sugar content, though they are used in different contexts.
Which one should you use?
Use almíbar specifically for the sugar syrup used in preserving fruits or making candied goods.
How does it change in a sentence?
All three forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaˈɾabe/
Did you know?
- The term jarabe is used in the name of the Jarabe Tapatío, which is the traditional national dance of Mexico.
- The word jarabe shares a root with the Arabic word for 'drink' or 'beverage', which is also the root of the English word 'sherbet'.
- The word almíbar traces its ancestry back to a Persian expression for 'quince nectar', linking a common kitchen staple to the ancient fruit of the quince.
Examples in context
- El jarabe para la tos sabe a regaliz.The cough syrup has a licorice flavoring.This sentence is useful for learning the phrase for cough syrup using jarabe.Tatoeba #697509 by Shishir, translation #694075 by darinmex
- Quiero comprar unos gofres con jarabe.I want to buy some waffles with syrup.This sentence shows how to use jarabe when ordering food.Tatoeba #6990123 by cueyayotl, translation #6990124 by cueyayotl
- Necesitas jarabe para la tos y aspirina.You need some cough syrup and aspirin.This sentence provides another context for using jarabe in a medical sense.Tatoeba #1242940 by marcelostockle, translation #1431301 by marcelostockle
- Me gusta el jarabe de arce en los pancakes.I like maple syrup on my pancakes.
- ¿Me pasas el sirope de chocolate, por favor?Can you pass me the chocolate syrup, please?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- Elena¿Tienes jarabe para los panqueques, Daniel?Do you have syrup for the pancakes, Daniel?
- DanielSí, está en la alacena.Yes, it is in the cupboard.
- ElenaNo veo el frasco de jarabe por ningún lado.I don't see the syrup jar anywhere.
- DanielPerdona, yo lo tengo aquí en la mano.Sorry, I have it here in my hand.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “syrup” translations and entries jarabe, almíbar, sirope, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries almíbar, jarabe, sirope, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
