Golosina (en. Candy)

/ɡolo'sina/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Sweet or snack eaten for pleasure.

Children always ask for treats at the store.

Los niños siempre piden golosinas en la tienda.

Candy or sweet of various shapes and flavors.

She bought a bag full of treats for the party.

Ella compró una bolsa llena de golosinas para la fiesta.

Food that is usually high in sugar and low in nutritional value.

Treats should be consumed in moderation.

Las golosinas deben consumirse con moderación.

From Latin 'gulosina', which refers to a food that provokes gluttony.

there is no bad treat

Everything sweet is acceptable in moderation.

no hay golosina mala

to be greedy

Tendency to eat excessively or to enjoy sweets.

ser un goloso

sweetness

Quality of sweetness; flavor that provokes pleasure.

dulzura

snack

Light food consumed between meals.

snack

junk food

Small sweet or treat.

chuchería

Anything considered a pleasure, not just sweet.

That series is a treat for movie lovers.

Esa serie es una golosina para los amantes del cine.

Person who really likes sweets.

She is a sweet, always has candies in her bag.

Ella es una golosina, siempre tiene caramelos en su bolso.