Spanish Conversation · Level 149
30 words
Spanish word
heladería
Pronunciation
IPA/elaðeˈɾia/
Meaning
- feminine nounice cream shop
Example
Vamos a la heladería.
Let's go to the ice cream shop.
More examples
La heladería de la plaza tiene sabores nuevos.
The ice cream shop in the square has new flavors.
Core concept
Glass display case of colorful scoops of ice cream.
Common phrases
ir a la heladería
go to the ice cream shop
la heladería de la esquina
the ice cream shop on the corner
una heladería artesanal
an artisanal ice cream shop
Similar words
tienda de helados: Shop where ice cream is sold as a product, either scooped or in containers.
nevería: Traditional frozen-dessert shop emphasizing cream or sorbet-style scoops.
puesto de helados: Small vendor or cart selling ice cream in cones or cups directly to customers.
paletería: Specialty shop that makes and sells paletas and stick ice creams.
Definition in Spanish
Local especializado en la elaboración y venta de helados y sorbetes.
Word origin
From helado 'ice cream' plus the place-forming suffix -ería, with helado ultimately from Latin gelātus 'frozen'.
Usage tips
- In many regions paletería denotes shops for paletas (popsicles) and nevería for sorbets, and the phrase una paleta is used when requesting a popsicle rather than a scoop.