Spanish Conversation · Level 141
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Spanish word
cucharadita
Pronunciation
IPA/kutʃaɾaˈðita/
Meaning
- feminine nounteaspoon
Example
¿Puedes pasarme una cucharadita de azúcar?
Can you pass me a teaspoon of sugar?
More examples
Añade una cucharadita de sal al guiso.
Add a teaspoon of salt to the stew.
Core concept
Small cooking measure equal to one small spoonful, about 5 ml.
Common phrases
una cucharadita de azúcar
a teaspoon of sugar
una cucharadita de sal
a teaspoon of salt
una cucharadita de café
a teaspoon of coffee
Similar words
cuchara: Utensil for scooping food or liquids to the mouth or onto a plate.
cucharada: Single spoonful used as a cooking measure, typically listed in recipes.
cucharilla: Delicate small spoon for desserts or stirring hot drinks.
cucharón: Oversized serving spoon with a deep bowl for ladling liquids.
Definition in Spanish
Unidad de medida culinaria que indica la cantidad que cabe en una cuchara pequeña, aproximadamente 5 ml.
Word origin
The word comes from Spanish cuchara plus the diminutive suffix -ita, and cuchara ultimately derives from Latin cochleārium meaning 'spoon'.
Usage tips
- Recipes commonly abbreviate cucharadita as 'cdta.' or 'cdita.', while 'cda.' denotes cucharada (tablespoon), which is roughly three times larger, and confusing them changes amounts significantly.