Spanish Conversation · Level 194
15 words
Spanish word
yogur
Pronunciation
IPA/ʝoˈɣuɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounyogurt
Example
¿Prefieres el yogur natural o con frutas?
Do you prefer plain yogurt or yogurt with fruit?
More examples
Tomé un yogur griego para desayunar.
I had a Greek yogurt for breakfast.
Core concept
Fermented milk dessert or breakfast food, liquid to creamy with a light tang.
Common phrases
yogur natural
plain yogurt
yogur con frutas
yogurt with fruit
yogur griego
Greek yogurt
Similar words
yogurt: Alternative product spelling used on labels and packaging for the refrigerated fermented milk.
batido: Fruit-and-milk or ice-blended cold drink, smooth and sweet, served as a dessert beverage.
nata: Rich dairy cream formed on milk, dense and fatty, used to enrich sauces and sweets.
kefir: Drinkable fermented milk beverage with probiotic cultures and a tart, slightly fizzy taste.
Definition in Spanish
Lácteo fermentado que puede presentarse líquido o cremoso, con un leve sabor ácido y uso en desayunos, postres y cocina.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes by way of French yaourt from Turkish yoğurt, itself named for the traditional Turkic process of coagulating or thickening milk.
Usage tips
- Spanish usually spells the word 'yogur' (no final t), though 'yogurt' appears as a variant, and the final sound is a tapped r rather than an English t.