Tootsie Roll
/tootsje ɾoʝ/from spelling rules
The English phrase tootsie roll is translated into Spanish as Tootsie Roll.
Did you know?
- In Spain, if you ask for a Tootsie Roll using the word rollo, you might be asking for a 'story' or a 'bore' rather than a candy. The word rollo is frequently used in colloquial Spanish to describe someone who talks too much or a tedious subject.
- A Spanish speaker might call a Tootsie Roll a caramelo masticable to emphasize its texture. While 'caramelo' often implies a hard candy in English, in Spanish it is a broad category that includes almost all sugar-based treats.
- In Spain, the term golosina is the standard word for a treat like a Tootsie Roll, whereas in the Americas, dulce is more frequent.
Examples in context
- Quiero comprar unos chupetines de chocolate, como los Tootsie Rolls.I want to buy some chocolate lollipops, like Tootsie Rolls.
- Quiero un Tootsie Roll de chocolate.I want a chocolate Tootsie Roll.
- ¿Tienes un Tootsie Roll en tu mochila?Do you have a Tootsie Roll in your backpack?
- Este Tootsie Roll es muy dulce.This Tootsie Roll is very sweet.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are sharing snacks at school.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿me das un Tootsie Roll?Alejandro, will you give me a Tootsie Roll?
- AlejandroClaro, Sofía, aquí tienes uno.Sure, Sofía, here you go.
- SofíaMuchas gracias por el dulce.Thank you very much for the candy.
- AlejandroDe nada, disfruta tu golosina.You're welcome, enjoy your treat.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
