Butter in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'butter' is 'mantequilla', pronounced mahn-teh-KEE-yah (IPA: /manteˈkiʝa/). It is a B1-level feminine noun.
Pronunciation: mahn-teh-KEE-yah
| Spanish | mantequilla |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mahn-teh-KEE-yah · /manteˈkiʝa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'mantequilla'
- Unto mantequilla en el pan tostado.
I spread butter on the toast. - ¿Esta masa lleva mantequilla o aceite?
Does this dough use butter or oil? - Compra mantequilla sin sal para la receta del pastel.
Buy unsalted butter for the cake recipe. - El secreto de estas galletas es usar mantequilla a temperatura ambiente y batirla bien con el azúcar.
The secret to these cookies is using room-temperature butter and beating it well with the sugar.
Common Phrases with 'mantequilla'
- ser pan con mantequilla
to be a breeze / very easy (colloquial)
How to Use 'mantequilla'
'Mantequilla' is uncountable, so it has no everyday plural. It is the diminutive of 'manteca' (fat/lard). 'Suave como la mantequilla' describes something very soft or smooth.
Regional note: In Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, butter is 'manteca' — but in Mexico and Spain 'manteca' means lard, so the difference really matters when cooking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Butter' in Spanish is 'mantequilla', pronounced mahn-teh-KEE-yah.
It is spelled m-a-n-t-e-q-u-i-l-l-a.
'Mantequilla' is feminine: you say 'la mantequilla'.
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