Toblerone
/tobleɾone/from spelling rules
Toblerone is the Spanish word for the chocolate bar with triangular wedges.
In Spanish, you can refer to it simply as Toblerone without needing to include the word for chocolate.
Meaning: A chocolate bar having triangular wedges (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this noun, you should use the masculine articles el or un, such as el Toblerone or un Toblerone.
How do you pronounce it?
/tobleɾone/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the phrase está en forma de Toblerone to describe anything unexpectedly triangular, such as a piece of cake or a mountain peak.
- When talking about a single piece of the bar, Spanish speakers often call it a triangulito rather than a 'piece' or 'wedge'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word toblerone is used colloquially to describe any chocolate bar with a triangular or uneven shape, regardless of the brand.
Examples in context
- ¿Has probado el Toblerone negro? Es exquisito.Have you tried the dark Toblerone? It's exquisite.
- Compré un Toblerone gigante para compartir con mis amigos.I bought a giant Toblerone to share with my friends.
- Mi mamá siempre me regala una caja de Toblerone en Navidad.My mom always gives me a box of Toblerone for Christmas.
- Me encanta comer un Toblerone.I love eating a Toblerone.
- ¿Compraste el Toblerone que te pedí?Did you buy the Toblerone I asked for?
- Este Toblerone está muy rico.This Toblerone is very delicious.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a supermarket.
- ElenaJavier, ¿puedes buscar un Toblerone?Javier, can you look for a Toblerone?
- JavierSí, Elena, lo encuentro enseguida.Yes, Elena, I'll find it right away.
- ElenaGracias, es mi chocolate favorito.Thanks, it is my favorite chocolate.
- JavierAquí está el Toblerone.Here is the Toblerone.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
