Spanish word

cruasán

Pronunciation

IPA/kɾwaˈsan/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncroissant

Example

Quiero un cruasán y un café, por favor.

I would like a croissant and a coffee, please.

Illustration for cruasán (croissant)

More examples

Voy a pedir un cruasán caliente para llevar.

I'm going to order a hot croissant to take away.

Core concept

Buttery laminated crescent pastry that can be plain or filled.

Common phrases

  • cruasán caliente

    hot croissant

  • pedir un cruasán

    order a croissant

  • taza de café y un cruasán

    cup of coffee and a croissant

Similar words

croissant: Crescent pastry with a very flaky, crisp exterior and a strong buttery flavor.
media luna: Crescent-shaped bread or pastry that appears in many regional varieties.
bollo: Small sweet, soft bun or pastry with a tender, slightly cake-like crumb.
panecillo: Small round breakfast bread roll, typically plain or mildly savory.

Definition in Spanish

Designa un bollito hojaldrado en forma de media luna, que puede servirse simple o relleno.

Word origin

Borrowed from French croissant meaning 'crescent', the Spanish form cruasán reflects adapted orthography and pronunciation.

Usage tips

  • Menus may show the French spelling croissant, but the adapted Spanish form cruasán is common and remains masculine (el cruasán).

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