Spanish Conversation · Level 14
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Spanish word
melaza
Pronunciation
IPA/meˈlaθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounmolasses
Example
Usamos melaza en esta receta.
We use molasses in this recipe.
More examples
El pan de desayuno tenía un leve toque de melaza.
The breakfast bread had a slight molasses flavor.
Core concept
Thick dark syrup left after sugar refining.
Common phrases
pan con melaza
bread with molasses
sabor a melaza
molasses flavor
Similar words
sirope: Sweet, pourable syrup used to sweeten or top drinks and desserts.
almíbar: Thick sweet syrup made by simmering fruit or sugar until concentrated.
jarabe: Viscous sweet liquid added to medicines or beverages to improve flavor.
Definition in Spanish
Designa un jarabe espeso y oscuro que resulta del proceso tradicional o industrial de obtención del azúcar y que se usa como edulcorante o ingrediente.
Word origin
From Latin mel 'honey' via Iberian Romance (Portuguese and Spanish), the word developed to name the dark sweet syrup that remains from traditional or industrial sugar production.
Usage tips
- Melaza is easily confused with maleza (weeds), and recipes that specify light or dark molasses avoid ambiguity because color signals different sweetness and bitterness.