Butter in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: mahn-teh-kee-yah
IPA: /mante’kija/

8 months ago

other meanings

“Mantequilla” is primarily used to describe a dairy product made from churning cream or milk, which is commonly referred to as “butter” in English. However, the word can also be used more broadly to describe something that is soft, creamy, or rich in texture or flavor.

8 months ago

do not confuse with

“Mantequilla” should not be confused with “manteca”, which is a type of lard or animal fat that is also used in cooking and baking.

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mnemonic

One way to remember the meaning of “mantequilla” is to associate it with the English word “butter”, as they share a similar sound and meaning.

8 months ago

idioms

“Estar como mantequilla” (to be soft as butter) is an idiom used to describe someone who is very relaxed, calm, and easygoing.

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usage

“Mantequilla” is used to describe a dairy product made from churning cream or milk, which is commonly referred to as “butter” in English. It is used in a variety of cooking and baking recipes, as well as a spread for bread or toast.

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origin

“Mantequilla” is a Spanish word that comes from the Latin word “mantecula”, meaning “little cream”.

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Mantequilla ?

Antes de que tu pongas la comida en la sartén, necesitas a poner mantequilla.

a year ago

Alternate word

The word manteca is also used for butter. Manteca can also mean lard.

6 months ago

mantequilla info.

Tips to remember the word “mantequilla”:
– Break it down phonetically to sound like “man-teh-key-ya,” emphasizing the “key.”
– Link the word to a memorable image of a man (from “man”) using a key (from “key”) to unlock a block of butter.
– Associate the double “ll” in “mantequilla” with the “y” sound in English, a common occurrence in Spanish words.

Explanations:
– “Mantequilla” is the Spanish word for the dairy product butter, made from churning cream.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Margarina” is similar but refers to margarine, a butter substitute made from vegetable oils.

Alternate meanings or slang:
– In some contexts, “mantequilla” could be used to describe something smooth or to refer to bribes in colloquial speech, although this is not a standard meaning.

Examples of sentences:
– Me gusta desayunar tostadas con mantequilla y mermelada. (I like to have toast with butter and jam for breakfast.)
– Para la receta necesitas agregar una cucharada de mantequilla. (For the recipe, you need to add a tablespoon of butter.)
– La mantequilla de maní es un excelente acompañamiento para el pan. (Peanut butter is an excellent accompaniment for bread.)

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