golosinas
/ɡolosinas/from spelling rules
The English word treats translates to Spanish as golosinas.
golosinas refers to sweet snacks or candies eaten for pleasure.
Which one should you use?
While golosinas is a general term for sweet treats or candies, the synonym dulces is often used to specifically emphasize the sweetness of the items.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word chucherías is a popular term among children to refer to candies and sweets.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is golosina, while the plural form is golosinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡolosinas/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word chucherías also describes small, inexpensive trinkets or useless knick-knacks, not just candies.
- Spanish has the word antojo, which describes the specific, sudden craving for a golosina or a particular treat.
- If you call someone a goloso, you are not just saying they like sweets, but labeling them as gluttonous or having an insatiable appetite.
Examples in context
- Me gusta consentir a mi niña neko con golosinas.I love spoiling my neko girl with treats.This sentence shows how to use golosinas when talking about spoiling someone with sweets.Tatoeba #12033266 by DJ_Saidez, translation #12030726 by Ahha
- Me gusta disfrutar de meriendas saludables en la oficina.I like to enjoy healthy treats at the office.
- En la conferencia, sirvieron delicias locales a los asistentes.At the conference, they served local treats to the attendees.
- Siempre llevo aperitivos cuando salgo de excursión con amigos.I always bring snacks when I go on an outing with friends.
- Hoy compré unos dulces muy sabrosos en la tienda de barrio.Today I bought some very tasty sweets at the neighborhood store.
- Compré algunas golosinas para la fiesta.I bought some treats for the party.
- No deberías comer tantas golosinas.You shouldn't eat so many treats.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are at a supermarket.
- Sofía¿Quieres algunas golosinas, Daniel?Do you want some treats, Daniel?
- DanielSí, me encantan las golosinas.Yes, I love treats.
- SofíaEstas golosinas de chocolate están ricas.These chocolate treats are tasty.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos a llevarlas.Perfect, let's take them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
