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How do you say "cream" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la crema
In Spanish (Latin America), "cream" is la crema.
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Pronunciation
"la crema" comes out close to LA KREH-mah in Latin American speech, with the second-to-last syllable getting the punch and no th sound on any c or z.
Grammar notes
la crema is feminine. Its plural is cremas.
Example sentence
Echó crema a su café.
He poured cream into his coffee.
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How to remember la crema
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- dumpling la empanadilla
- sausage la salchicha
- bacon el tocino
- ham el jamón
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Questions about la crema
How do you pronounce la crema?
"la crema" comes out close to LA KREH-mah in Latin American speech, with the second-to-last syllable getting the punch and no th sound on any c or z.
Is la crema masculine or feminine?
la crema is feminine. la crema is feminine. Its plural is cremas.
How is la crema used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la crema is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Echó crema a su café. (He poured cream into his coffee.).
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"Cream" in other languages
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