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How to Say "chocolate" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “chocolate” is “chocolate” — use 'chocolate' when referring to the food product itself, such as in desserts or as a drink.

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chocolate

cho-co-LA-tetʃokoˈlate

nounA1general
Use 'chocolate' when referring to the food product itself, such as in desserts or as a drink.
A thick, rectangular bar of dark chocolate, broken into two pieces, sitting on a surface.

Examples

Me encanta comer una barra de chocolate negro.

I love to eat a bar of dark chocolate.

Mi postre favorito es el pastel de chocolate.

My favorite dessert is chocolate cake.

Compré una tableta de chocolate negro para hornear.

I bought a bar of dark chocolate for baking.

Necesito un par de botas color chocolate para el invierno.

I need a pair of chocolate-colored boots for the winter.

Color Adjective Rule

When 'chocolate' is used to describe a color, it is invariable. This means it doesn't change its ending to match the gender or number of the item it describes (e.g., 'las casas chocolate' not 'chocolates').

Do not pluralize the color

Mistake: “Compré unas camisas chocolates.”

Correction: Compré unas camisas chocolate.

bombón

nounA1general
Use 'bombón' specifically for a small, individual piece of candy, often filled with cream or liqueur.

Examples

Me comí un bombón después de la cena.

I ate a chocolate (candy) after dinner.

chocolate

adjectiveB1general
Use 'chocolate' as an adjective when describing the color brown, similar to 'chocolate-colored'.

Examples

Necesito un par de botas color chocolate para el invierno.

I need a pair of chocolate-colored boots for the winter.

Noun vs. Adjective 'Chocolate'

The most common mistake is using the noun 'chocolate' when you intend to describe a color. Remember that when referring to the color, the word 'chocolate' functions as an adjective, often preceded by 'color'.

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