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How do you say "candy" in Spanish?

el caramelo

Noun Masculine

In Spanish, "candy" is el caramelo.

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Pronunciation

Say kah-rah-MEH-loh. Stress the second syllable.

Grammar notes

El caramelo is masculine. Caramelo can also mean toffee or hard candy.

Example sentence

Me gusta comer caramelos.

I like to eat candy.

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How to remember el caramelo

Caramelo sounds like caramel. Both are sweet treats.

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Questions about el caramelo

How do you say "candy" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "candy" is el caramelo. It is a noun.

Is el caramelo masculine or feminine?

El caramelo is masculine. Caramelo can also mean toffee or hard candy.

How is el caramelo used in a sentence?

Use el caramelo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Me gusta comer caramelos. (I like to eat candy.).

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