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    Flan (en. Flan)

    /flan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A type of dessert characterized by its smooth and creamy texture.
    Coconut flan is my favorite dessert.
    El flan de coco es mi postre favorito.
    Dessert that can be served alone or with caramel.
    Flan can be decorated with whipped cream.
    El flan puede ser decorado con crema batida.
    A traditional dish in many Spanish-speaking cultures.
    At the party, they served vanilla flan.
    En la fiesta, sirvieron flan de vainilla.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'flānum', which refers to a kind of cake or pastry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    egg flan
    Flan prepared with egg as the main ingredient.
    flan de huevo
    Napolitan flan
    A variety of flan that includes condensed milk and evaporated milk.
    flan napolitano

    Related Words

    caramel
    Sweet substance made from cooked sugar.
    caramelo
    vanilla
    Flavor or extract used in the preparation of desserts.
    vanilla
    pudding
    Creamy dessert that is sometimes confused with flan.
    pudín

    Slang Meanings

    A person who behaves in an unreliable manner.
    That guy is a flan; you can't trust him.
    Ese tipo es un flan, no se puede confiar en él.
    Someone who is easily manipulated.
    Don't be a flan; make your own decisions.
    No seas flan, toma tus propias decisiones.