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    Caramelos (en. Candy)

    /ka.raˈme.los/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small sweets, generally chewable and flavored.
    Fruit caramels are my favorite.
    Los caramelos de frutas son mis favoritos.
    Sweets obtained by heating sugar until it melts.
    The caramel can be used to decorate desserts.
    El caramelo se puede utilizar para decorar postres.
    Often given as a gift or prize to children.
    I gave caramels to the children at the party.
    Le di caramelos a los niños en la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From French 'caramel', which comes from Latin 'cannamella', meaning sugar cane.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    caramels in the mouth
    State of satisfaction or joy.
    caramelos en la boca
    to last like caramels
    Something that lasts or persists.
    durar como caramelos
    to give caramels
    To give something sweet or pleasant to someone.
    dar caramelos

    Related Words

    candy
    Sweet substance, usually viscous when heated.
    caramelo
    sweets
    Foods that are pleasant to the taste due to their sugar content.
    dulces
    chocolates
    Sweets made with cocoa.
    chocolates

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to something very attractive or desirable.
    That car is a gem, everyone wants it!
    Ese coche es un caramelo, ¡todos lo quieren!
    Charming person or one who pleases others.
    That girl is a gem, everyone is looking at her.
    Esa chica es un caramelo, todos la miran.