Gelatina (en. Gelatin)

/xe.laˈti.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Edible substance, with a gelatinous texture, that forms when cooling a liquid containing gelatin.
Strawberry gelatin is my favorite dessert.
La gelatina de fresa es mi postre favorito.
Product used to coat certain foods or as an ingredient in dessert making.
Gelatin was added to the cake to give it more texture.
Se agregó gelatina a la torta para darle más textura.
Preparation that results from cooking meat with bones and collagen, which solidifies upon cooling.
Aspic is a type of gelatin made with meat.
El aspic es un tipo de gelatina hecha con carne.

Etymology

From Latin 'gelatina', which means 'gel' or 'gelatinous substance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fruit gelatin
Dessert made with gelatin and pieces of fruit.
gelatina de frutas
unflavored gelatin
Gelatin that has no flavor additives, used in recipes.
gelatina sin sabor
cola gelatin
Another common name for gelatin, used in confectionery.
gelatina de cola

Related Words

jelly
Thick preserve made from fruits or vegetables.
jalea
collagen
Protein found in skin and connective tissues.
collágeno
dessert
Dish served at the end of a meal.
postre

Slang Meanings

Gelatin soda.
I'm going to make a soda gelatin.
Voy a hacer un gelatín de soda.
Gelatin candy in the form of a sweet treat.
Gummy bears are very popular among kids.
Los ositos de gelatina son muy populares entre los niños.