Inklingo

yogur

yo-GOOR/ʝoˈɣuɾ/

yogur means yogurt in Spanish (the dairy product).

yogurt

Also: yoghurt
NounmA1
Latin America
A small ceramic bowl filled with smooth white yogurt, topped with a single fresh red strawberry.

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Me gusta el yogur de fresa para desayunar.

A1

I like strawberry yogurt for breakfast.

¿Quieres un yogur natural o con azúcar?

A1

Do you want plain yogurt or with sugar?

El yogur griego es más espeso que el normal.

A2

Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • yogur desnatadolow-fat yogurt
  • yogur bífidusprobiotic yogurt
  • yogur caducadoexpired yogurt

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "yogur" in Spanish:

yoghurtyogurt

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: yogur

Question 1 of 3

What is the correct plural form of 'yogur'?

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👥 Word Family
yogurtera(yogurt maker (machine))Noun
yogurín(young person (slang))Noun
🎵 Rhymes
glamurtahúr
📚 Etymology

Originally from the Turkish word 'yoğurt', which comes from a root meaning 'to thicken' or 'to curdle'.

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: yaourtItalian: yogurt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it 'yogur' or 'yogurt'?

The official spelling in Spanish is 'yogur' (no 't'). However, 'yogurt' is very common in advertisements and in many Latin American countries.

What does 'yogurín' mean?

It is a slang term used to describe a very young person, often used when someone is dating someone much younger than themselves.

How do I say 'plain yogurt'?

You should say 'yogur natural'.