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    Mantequilla (en. Butter)

    /manteˈkiʝa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Yellowish fatty substance obtained from cream of milk.
    Butter is essential for making cookies.
    La mantequilla es esencial para hacer galletas.
    Dairy product used as a spread or for cooking.
    She spread butter on her toast.
    Ella untó mantequilla en su tostada.
    Common ingredient in baking.
    To prepare the cake, you need butter and sugar.
    Para preparar el bizcocho necesitas mantequilla y azúcar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'manteca', which means 'fat' or 'butter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    peanut butter
    Paste made from peanuts, used as a spread.
    mantequilla de maní
    softer than butter
    Something that is very soft or delicate.
    más suave que mantequilla

    Related Words

    lard
    Fat derived from meat or milk.
    manteca
    cream
    Thick dairy product, similar to butter.
    crema

    Slang Meanings

    Easy money or money that is spent without thinking.
    You make a bunch of butter with that job.
    Ganas un montón de mantequilla con ese trabajo.
    A person who is very nice and always willing to help.
    That guy is a sweetheart, always helping others.
    Ese chico es una mantequilla, siempre ayuda a los demás.