cucharadita
/kut͡ʃaɾaˈdita/feminine
The English word "teaspoon" is translated into Spanish as cucharadita. Wiktionary also lists cucharada de té.
Meaning: unit of measure (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cucharadita | /kut͡ʃaɾaˈdita/ | feminine |
| cucharada de té | /kut͡ʃaˌɾada de ˈte/ | feminine |
When you want to specify what the teaspoon contains, you must use the preposition de after the noun, for example, cucharadita de sal (teaspoon of salt).
What does it mean word for word?
The word cucharadita is a diminutive of cuchara (spoon), and it literally translates to little spoon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. To express the plural form "teaspoons", use cucharaditas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kutʃaɾaˈdita/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word té is a doublet of the word cha, as both entered the language from different Chinese pronunciations of the same character.
- In Spanish, cucharada describes the amount of food a spoon holds, rather than the utensil itself.
- The word cucharadita is built using two different suffixes: -ada to indicate a quantity and -ita to make that quantity small.
Examples in context
- Añada una cucharadita de pimiento.Add one teaspoon of paprika.This sentence shows how to use cucharadita when adding a spice.Tatoeba #5033505 by don_ramon, translation #2337359 by Hybrid
- Debe agregar una cucharadita de azúcar.You must add a teaspoon of sugar.This sentence shows how to use cucharadita when adding sugar.Tatoeba #8773993 by carlosalberto, translation #8773966 by carlosalberto
- Mi receta requiere una cucharadita de azúcar.My recipe requires a teaspoon of sugar.
- Por favor, añada una cucharita de sal al guiso.Please add a teaspoon of salt to the stew.
- Mezcla una cucharilla de miel con el té.Mix a teaspoon of honey with the tea.
- Solo necesito una cucharadita de miel.I only need a teaspoon of honey.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are in the kitchen preparing a tea.
- Daniel¿Tienes una cucharadita de azúcar?Do you have a teaspoon of sugar?
- MaríaSí, aquí tienes la cucharadita.Yes, here is the teaspoon.
- DanielGracias, María.Thanks, María.
- MaríaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teaspoon” translations and entries cucharadita, cucharada de té, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cucharada, cucharadita, de, té, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
