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    Marquesita (en. Little marquise)

    /maɾ.ke.ˈsi.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A type of sweet crepe, typically consumed as a dessert.
    The marquesita can be found at many fairs and markets in Mexico.
    La marquesita se puede encontrar en muchas ferias y mercados en México.
    A dessert that often contains ingredients like walnut, cajeta, or chocolate.
    I enjoyed a marquesita covered in chocolate and walnut.
    Disfruté de una marquesita cubierta de chocolate y nuez.
    Food that resembles a thin cookie folded in half and filled.
    Each marquesita is made to order and served hot.
    Cada marquesita es elaborada al momento y servida caliente.

    Etymology

    The word 'marquesita' comes from 'marqués', as this dessert was considered a delicacy of high society in its origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to eat a marquesita
    To enjoy a very popular dessert at fairs.
    comer una marquesita
    selling marquesitas
    It refers to the sale of this dessert at events or public places.
    vendiendo marquesitas
    to make a marquesita
    To prepare a marquesita by oneself.
    hacer una marquesita

    Related Words

    crepe
    A type of thin batter cooked on a griddle.
    crepe
    cajeta
    A typical milk candy from Mexico.
    cajeta
    walnut
    A dry fruit that is frequently used in baking.
    nuez

    Slang Meanings

    A way to refer to a very tasty dessert.
    That marquesita is finger-licking good.
    Esa marquesita está de chuparse los dedos.
    A dessert sold at events to attract young people.
    Marquesitas are the hit of the fair this year.
    Las marquesitas son el hit de la feria este año.