cereal
“cereal” means “cereal” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
cereal
Also: grain
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Prefiero comer cereal con leche fría por la mañana.
A1I prefer to eat cereal with cold milk in the morning.
¿Quieres un tazón de cereales?
A1Do you want a bowl of cereal?
El trigo es el cereal más importante de esta región.
B1Wheat is the most important grain in this region.
grain-related
Also: cereal
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La producción cereal ha caído este año por la sequía.
C1Grain production has fallen this year due to the drought.
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Quick Quiz: cereal
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the cereal'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'cerealis', which relates to Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and grain.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'cereal' only mean breakfast food?
No, it also refers to the plants and grains themselves, like wheat, oats, and barley, used in farming.
Why do I hear people say 'cereales' instead of 'cereal' for one bowl?
It is a common habit in Spanish, especially in Spain, to use the plural form to refer to the food category as a whole, even for a single serving.
Is 'cereal' a cognate?
Yes! It is a 'perfect cognate,' meaning it is spelled exactly the same in English and Spanish, though the pronunciation is different.