Spanish Conversation · Level 114
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Spanish word
mascarpone
Pronunciation
IPA/maskaɾˈpone/
Meaning
- masculine nounmascarpone
Example
¿Compraste mascarpone para el postre?
Did you buy mascarpone for dessert?
More examples
El tiramisú lleva una generosa capa de mascarpone.
The tiramisu has a generous mascarpone layer.
Core concept
Silky, very creamy Italian cheese made by curdling cream with an acid.
Common phrases
tiramisú con mascarpone
mascarpone tiramisu
capa de mascarpone
mascarpone layer
Similar words
nata: Thick dairy cream separated from milk, often whipped or used in cooking.
queso crema: Mild, smooth, spreadable white cheese used on bread or in recipes.
crema: Thick liquid cream used as an ingredient or topping in sweet and savory dishes.
Definition in Spanish
Queso cremoso italiano de textura muy suave, elaborado a partir de nata cuajada con un ácido, de sabor lácteo delicado y muy utilizado en postres como el tiramisú.
Word origin
The word comes from Italian mascarpone, which derives from Lombard mascarpia or mascarpa meaning 'cream curd', with the augmentative suffix -one that named a large creamy curd made from cream.
Usage tips
- The Italian name is used unchanged in Spanish and is commonly treated as masculine (el mascarpone), and noting that it is richer and less tangy than queso crema avoids confusion.