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    Mel (en. Honey)

    /mel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Viscous and sweet substance produced by bees.
    Honey is a popular ingredient in baking.
    El mel es un ingrediente popular en la repostería.
    Substance that has properties similar to honey, like syrup.
    Agave syrup is healthier than honey.
    El jarabe de agave es más saludable que el mel.
    By extension, any sweet substance.
    I added honey to my tea to sweeten it.
    Añadí mel a mi té para endulzarlo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mel', which means 'honey'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bulk honey
    Reference to buying honey without packaging that limits it.
    mel a granel
    to give someone honey
    To indulge or treat someone sweetly.
    dar mel a alguien
    to be like honey
    To be very sweet or affectionate.
    estar como un mel

    Related Words

    honey
    Sweet substance produced by bees.
    miel
    nectar
    Sweet liquid produced by flowers.
    nectar
    syrup
    Viscous and sweet substance, similar to honey.
    jarabe

    Slang Meanings

    Informal use that refers to someone who is extremely sweet or affectionate.
    That girl is a sweetheart, she's always smiling.
    Esa chica es un mel, siempre está sonriendo.
    Description of a very pleasant or enjoyable moment.
    The party was sweet, everyone had fun.
    La fiesta fue un mel, todos se divirtieron.