Translation of Spanish word "mantequilla" to English
mantequilla
/man.te.ˈki.ʝa/
Meaning
Nouna soft, yellowish-white food made from milk or cream, used for cooking and as a spread.
How to use
Mantequilla ('butter') is feminine. In Latin America, manteca can mean butter, but in Spain manteca refers to lard or fat.
🇬🇧 English
butter
Example
La mantequilla derretida es perfecta para el café.
The melted butter is perfect for coffee.
Me gustaría tomar un poco de mantequilla con mi pan.
I'd like to take a little butter with my bread.
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Common phrases
- pan con mantequilla— bread and butter
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What does the Spanish word "mantequilla" mean?▼
The Spanish word "mantequilla" means "butter" in English.
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