azúcar
“azúcar” means “sugar” in Spanish (sweet crystalline substance).
sugar
Also: sweetness
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Necesito un poco de azúcar para mi café.
A1I need a little sugar for my coffee.
El pastel tiene demasiada azúcar, está muy dulce.
A2The cake has too much sugar; it is very sweet.
Debes reducir el consumo de azúcar si quieres estar más sano.
B1You should reduce your sugar consumption if you want to be healthier.
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Which sentence correctly describes the gender usage of 'azúcar'?
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This word traveled a long way! It comes from the Arabic word *as-sukkar*, which itself originated from the Sanskrit word *śarkarā* (meaning 'gravel' or 'grit'). It entered Spanish during the time of Arab influence on the Iberian Peninsula, eventually spreading to other European languages like French and English ('sugar').
First recorded: Around the 10th century in documents referencing trade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'azúcar' masculino o femenino?
Tradicionalmente, es un sustantivo masculino ('el azúcar'). Sin embargo, es muy común escuchar 'la azúcar' en muchas regiones. Si usas 'la', recuerda que los adjetivos que lo acompañen deben seguir siendo masculinos (ej: 'la azúcar moreno').
How do I say 'a spoonful of sugar'?
You would say: 'una cucharada de azúcar'. Since 'azúcar' is uncountable, you use a unit of measure ('cucharada') to quantify it.