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“custard” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/flan/

Example

Traje un flan para el postre.

I brought a custard for dessert.

Illustration for flan (custard)

How to say “custard” in Spanish

“Custard” in Spanish is flan.

Silky baked milk-and-egg custard topped with runny caramel.

Full entry for flan: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with flan

¿Quieres probar este flan casero?

Do you want to try this homemade custard?

Tips for using flan

  • When ordering flan in Spain, ask '¿Es casero?' to know if it is homemade and '¿Es muy dulce?' to check sweetness, because regional and shop preparations vary.

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