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    Jalea (en. Jelly)

    /xaˈle.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Thick and sweet substance made from cooking fruits and sugar.
    I like to spread strawberry jelly on my toast.
    Me gusta untar jalea de fresa en mi tostada.
    Food product used as an accompaniment to desserts and bread.
    Grape jelly is perfect for breakfast.
    La jalea de uva es perfecta para el desayuno.
    Sweet preparation used in pastry.
    I am going to add jelly between the layers of the cake.
    Voy a agregar jalea entre las capas de la torta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gelāta', which means 'frozen' or 'coagulated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fruit jelly
    Preserve made from different types of fruits.
    jalea de frutas

    Related Words

    preserve
    Food preparation in a liquid for preservation.
    conserva
    marmalade
    Substance similar to jelly but with less consistency.
    mermela

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to a group of mixed things or people.
    That party was a jelly of friends and strangers.
    Esa fiesta era una jalea de amigos y desconocidos.
    In the kitchen, it can refer to a disorganized dish.
    Lunch ended up being a jelly of leftover ingredients.
    El almuerzo terminó siendo una jalea de ingredientes que sobran.