Spanish Conversation · Level 146
30 words
Spanish word
alfajor
Pronunciation
IPA/alfaˈxoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounalfajor
Example
¿Quieres un alfajor?
Do you want an alfajor?
More examples
Traje alfajores para compartir.
I brought alfajores to share.
Core concept
Two soft biscuits sandwiching dulce de leche and sometimes covered in chocolate.
Common phrases
comprar un alfajor
buy an alfajor
alfajor casero
homemade alfajor
regalar alfajores
give alfajores
Similar words
galleta: Thin baked sweet biscuit or cookie, usually crisp or slightly chewy.
dulce: General sugary confection or sweet treat, covering candies and sweets.
postre: Sweet course served after a meal as the final dish.
merienda: Light snack or small meal eaten in the afternoon or early evening.
Definition in Spanish
Pastelito o galleta rellena, típico en países como Argentina y Uruguay, formado por dos piezas unidas por dulce de leche u otra crema y a veces cubierto de chocolate.
Word origin
From medieval Spanish with Andalusi Arabic influence, the term and early recipes came to the Americas and evolved into the filled biscuit typical in Argentina and Uruguay.
Usage tips
- In Argentina and Uruguay alfajores are common individually wrapped snacks with many fillings, so asking '¿De qué sabor?' is a natural way to find out which type someone offers.
Related words
- alfajoreroalfajor makernoun
- alfajoreríaalfajor shopnoun