yogur
/ʝoˈɡuɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for yogurt is yogur. It is also spelled yogurt.
Meaning: a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| yogur | /ʝoˈɡuɾ/ | masculine |
| yogurt | /ʝoˈɡuɾt/ | masculine, alternative form |
The term refers to a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process.
Which one should you use?
While yogurt is an accepted alternative spelling, yogur is the more common and standard form in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may come across the term iogur.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝoˈɡuɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the feminine article la because they assume the word is feminine, but it is actually masculine.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word yogur entered the language through French yogourt rather than directly from the original Turkish source.
- The spelling yogurt is considered an anglicism in many Spanish-speaking regions, even though it is frequently seen in commercial contexts.
- Spanish uses the same word yogur for both the individual cup and the general substance, whereas English speakers often distinguish between 'a yogurt' and 'some yogurt'.
Examples in context
- Está dulce este yogur.This yogurt is sweet.This sentence shows how to describe the sweetness of the yogur.Tatoeba #8109943 by baudelaire, translation #8273846 by lunchmeat317
- Desayuno fruta y yogur.I eat fruit and yogurt for breakfast.This sentence demonstrates using yogur as part of a breakfast.Tatoeba #8464285 by arh, translation #8480384 by shekitten
- Este yogur sabe extraño.This yogurt tastes strange.This sentence illustrates how to describe the taste of the yogur.Tatoeba #1351352 by marcelostockle, translation #60374 by CK
- ¡Me encanta el iogur natural sin azúcar!I love plain unsweetened yogurt!
- ¿Podría traerme un yogur de fresa, por favor?Could you bring me a strawberry yogurt, please?
- ¿Cuál es tu yogur preferido?What's your favorite yogurt?
- Prefiero el yogur natural sin azúcar.I prefer plain unsweetened yogurt.
- Voy a comprar unos yogurts para el desayuno.I'm going to buy some yogurts for breakfast.
- Tienes que probar el yogur de esta marca, es el mejor.You have to try this brand's yogurt, it's the best.
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Javier are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- MaríaJavier, ¿quieres yogur en tu cereal?Javier, do you want yogurt in your cereal?
- JavierSí, por favor, dame un poco de yogur.Yes, please, give me some yogurt.
- MaríaSolo queda yogur natural, sin azúcar.There is only natural yogurt left, without sugar.
- JavierEstá bien, el yogur natural es más saludable.That's fine, natural yogurt is healthier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yogurt” translations and entries yogur, yogurt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yogur, yogurt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
