How to Say "vanilla" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “vanilla” is “vainilla” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me gustaría un helado de vainilla, por favor.
I would like a vanilla ice cream, please.
Esta vela tiene un olor a vainilla muy dulce.
This candle has a very sweet vanilla scent.
Añade unas gotas de esencia de vainilla a la masa.
Add a few drops of vanilla extract to the dough.
Using 'de' for Flavors
In Spanish, you don't say 'vanilla ice cream' directly. You say 'ice cream of vanilla' (helado de vainilla). Use 'de' to connect the food to its flavor.
The Gender of Flavors
Even though 'vainilla' is a feminine word (la vainilla), it stays feminine regardless of the food it describes. For example, 'el yogur (masculine) de vainilla'.
Missing the 'de'
Mistake: “Quiero un helado vainilla.”
Correction: Quiero un helado de vainilla.
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