la
feminine
/xelaˈtina/
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Translation
jelly
Word origin
From Latin gelatus ('frozen'), past participle of gelare ('to freeze'). The same root gives English 'gelatine' and 'gel'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gelatus
- English cognates
- gelatine, gel
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralgelatinas
Examples
postre .
For dessert there is strawberry jelly.
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The children love jelly.
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The jelly is made with hot water.
cuajara.
I put the jelly in the fridge so it would set.
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Do you prefer lemon or orange jelly?
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