Paletas (en. Popsicles)

/paˈletas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Frozen sweet that is consumed as a dessert.

I bought a strawberry popsicle after lunch.

Me compré una paleta de fresa después del almuerzo.

Instrument used to mix and apply paint.

I used a palette to mix the colors.

Usé una paleta para mezclar los colores.

Part of an object, like a guitar, for strumming or plucking.

The guitar pick is very important for the sound.

La paleta de la guitarra es muy importante para el sonido.

The term comes from the Spanish 'pala', which refers to a flat object that can serve as a support.

palette of flavors

Variety of flavor options in ice creams or sweets.

paleta de sabores

to taste like a popsicle

It is said of a flavor that reminds one of ice creams or frozen sweets.

saber a paleta

palette of colors

Set or variety of colors that can be used.

paleta de colores

ice cream

Frozen sweet, generally creamy and smooth.

helado

sorbet

Frozen sweet, but lighter and made from fruit or non-dairy beverage.

sorbete

shake

Mixed drink, usually with milk and fruit.

batido

It refers to someone who is easy to manipulate.

Don't be so gullible, don't believe him anymore.

No seas tan paleta, ya no le creas.

Pejoratively, someone who acts foolishly or unintelligently.

You're foolish if you think that's going to work.

Eres un paleta si piensas que eso va a funcionar.