glaseado blanco
/ɡlaseado blanko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "white frosting" is translated into Spanish as glaseado blanco.
You may also see the term cobertura blanca used as a synonym, which often refers specifically to the coating on a cake.
What does it mean word for word?
glaseado blanco literally means "white frosting", where glaseado comes from the verb glasear (to glaze or frost) and blanco means white.
Did you know?
- While blanco means 'white', in certain contexts it can be used to describe a target, as in dar en el blanco meaning 'to hit the bullseye'.
- The word blanco shares a common ancestor with the English word 'blank', both originating from a root meaning 'to shine' or 'to be bright'.
- While glaseado is common, if you are in Mexico, you might hear someone ask for betún to refer to the creamy frosting on a cake.
Examples in context
- Me gusta el betún blanco suaveI like soft white frosting
- La cobertura blanca para pasteles debe ser espesaThe white frosting for cakes should be thick
- El pastel tiene un glaseado blanco.The cake has a white frosting.
- Prefiero el glaseado blanco de vainilla.I prefer the white vanilla frosting.
- No me gusta el glaseado blanco muy dulce.I don't like the white frosting that is too sweet.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are in a bakery looking at cakes.
- Elena¿Te gusta este pastel con glaseado blanco?Do you like this cake with white frosting?
- MateoSí, el glaseado blanco se ve delicioso.Yes, the white frosting looks delicious.
- ElenaEs perfecto para tu fiesta.It is perfect for your party.
- MateoEntonces, vamos a comprarlo.Then, let's buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
