gofres
/ɡofɾes/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for waffles is gofres.
The term refers to leavened batter cakes that are cooked between two patterned plates.
Is it said differently in some regions?
gofres is the standard term used in Spain, whereas waffles is more common in Latin American countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡofɾes/
Did you know?
- The word gofre comes from the Old French 'gaufre' meaning 'wafer' and is related to the word for a 'goffered' iron used to crimp fabric or hair.
- In Spain, gofres are often associated with street fairs and markets rather than breakfast, where they are frequently served with chocolate or whipped cream.
- The Spanish language has a specific word for the 'honeycomb' pattern found on gofres, which is panal.
Examples in context
- Quiero comprar unos gofres con jarabe.I want to buy some waffles with syrup.Tatoeba #6990123 by cueyayotl, translation #6990124 by cueyayotl
- Hicimos gofres.We made waffles.Tatoeba #1686312 by Shishir, translation #1683806 by Spamster
- El gofre es un delicioso postre belga.The waffle is a delicious Belgian dessert.
- Voy a usar la gofrera para hacer los gofres.I am going to use the waffle maker to make the waffles.
- La wafflera está lista. ¡Vamos a hacer waffles!The waffle maker is ready. Let's make some waffles!
- Los gofres están calientes.The waffles are hot.
Example conversation
A couple is having breakfast at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Quieres comer unos gofres, Lucía?Do you want to eat some waffles, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, me encantan los gofres.Yes, I love waffles.
- DanielYo también pediré unos gofres.I will also order some waffles.
- LucíaPerfecto, vamos a pedir la comida.Perfect, let's order the food.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
