English–Spanish
“butter” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/manteˈkiʝa/
Example
¿Quieres mantequilla en tus tostadas?
Do you want butter on your toast?
How to say “butter” in Spanish
“Butter” in Spanish is mantequilla.
Edible milk fat that solidifies when cool, used as a spread and in baking.
Example sentences with mantequilla
¿Prefieres mantequilla de cacahuete o la normal?
Do you prefer peanut butter or regular butter?
Tips for using mantequilla
- Mantequilla refers to dairy butter, while manteca usually means lard or pork fat, so using the correct term avoids confusion in recipes or orders.