fondue
/fonˈdu/feminine
The English phrase fondue is translated into Spanish as fondue.
The word refers to the dish.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term fondue is commonly used in Spain, Mexico and other Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/fonˈdu/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb fundir means to melt or fuse, and it is used for everything from cheese and ice to smelting metals like gold and iron.
- While fondue is the specific name for the dish, Spanish speakers often use the word fundido to describe a similar melted cheese experience, such as in the popular Mexican dish queso fundido.
- In some Latin American regions, fondue is associated specifically with high-end dining or formal celebrations rather than being a common home-cooked meal.
Examples in context
- Esto es sólo una fondue que estoy haciendo para esta noche.This is just a fondue I'm making for tonight.This sentence is useful for describing the preparation of a fondue.Tatoeba #8687152 by ajje, translation #8687154 by ajje
- En la reunión de esta noche, prepararé una deliciosa fondue de queso.For tonight's gathering, I'll prepare a delicious cheese fondue.
- La fondue de queso es mi favorita.The cheese fondue is my favorite.
- Pidamos una fondue para compartir.Let's order a fondue to share.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Mateo¿Quieres probar esta fondue?Do you want to try this fondue?
- SofíaSí, la fondue parece deliciosa.Yes, the fondue looks delicious.
- MateoTengo mucha hambre ahora.I am very hungry now.
- SofíaA mí también, vamos a comer.Me too, let's eat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “fondue” translations and entries fondue, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
