extracto de vainilla
/eɡstɾaɡto de bainiʝa/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish phrase for vanilla extract is extracto de vainilla.
This term refers to the liquid used in cooking.
Meaning: liquid used in cooking (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of extracto (extract) and de vainilla (of vanilla).
Which one should you use?
While extracto de vainilla is the literal translation, esencia de vainilla is a very common alternative used in recipes and grocery stores.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, people may refer to vanilla extract as esencia de vainilla.
How does it change in a sentence?
extracto de vainilla is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡstɾaɡto de bainiʝa/
Did you know?
- If you use the word vaina by itself in certain Caribbean countries like Colombia or Venezuela, it can be used as a slang term for 'thing' or 'stuff'.
- The word vainilla is actually a diminutive form of vaina, which means 'pod'. It literally translates to 'little pod'.
- In professional pastry kitchens in Spain, chefs may distinguish between extracto and esencia to avoid mistakes, as using a synthetic essence can alter the taste of high-end desserts.
Examples in context
- Hoy preparé un pastel con extracto de vainilla.Today I made a cake with vanilla extract.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir vainilla líquida?Do you know where I can get vanilla extract?
- Me gustaría usar esencia de vainilla para esta receta.I would like to use vanilla extract for this recipe.
- El extracto de vainilla está en la despensa.The vanilla extract is in the pantry.
- Agrega una gota de extracto de vainilla.Add a drop of vanilla extract.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are baking a cake in their kitchen.
- Sofía¿Tienes el extracto de vainilla, Daniel?Do you have the vanilla extract, Daniel?
- DanielSí, lo tengo aquí en la mano.Yes, I have it here in my hand.
- SofíaPerfecto, agrégalo a la mezcla ahora.Perfect, add it to the mixture now.
- DanielEstá bien, lo haré de inmediato.Okay, I will do it immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vanilla extract” translations and entries extracto de vainilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, extracto, vainilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
