Caramelo (en. Candy)

/kaɾaˈmelo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Sweet obtained by heating sugar until it melts and acquires a viscous consistency.

I like the fruit caramel sold at the fair.

Me gusta el caramelo de frutas que venden en la feria.

Substance used as a flavoring or ingredient in desserts.

The ice cream has a very rich caramel filling.

El helado tiene un relleno de caramelo muy rico.

Any type of sweet that has a texture similar to caramel.

Hard caramels are my favorite type of candy.

Los caramelos duros son mi tipo de chucherías favoritas.

From the French 'caramel', in turn from Old Spanish 'caramelo', which refers to a sugar sweet.

caramel apple

Flavor or sweet that mimics the taste of apple in caramel form.

caramelo de manzana

to be like a caramel

Expression referring to being in a very sweet or pleasant situation.

estar hecho un caramelo

eye candy

Something very beautiful or attractive to see.

caramelo para los ojos

sweet

Food with a sugary taste.

dulce

candy

Sweet or food consumed for its pleasant taste.

golosina

confectionery

Store where sweets like caramels are sold.

confitería

Endearing term for someone attractive.

That girl is a caramel.

Esa chica es un caramelo.

Refers to something that is very desired or attractive.

That car is a caramel for collectors.

Ese coche es un caramelo para los coleccionistas.