Monday, June 23, 2008

So its summer

Paleta time.

Paleta Pronunciation Guide
BY CLAUDIA ALARCÓN


So, your Spanish isn't great, but you'd like to buy a paleta? Don't let that stop you! Here's a pronunciation guide to help you order some of the more difficult flavors (thanks to Jeff Carmack for his assistance with the pronunciation).
English :: ESPAÑOL :: Pronunciation

Tamarind :: Tamarindo :: tam-ma-REEN-do

Pecan :: Nuez :: noo-WAYCE

Watermelon :: Sanda :: san-DEE-uh

Lime :: Limn :: lee-MOAN

Rice pudding :: Arroz :: Ah-ROHS

Strawberry :: Fresa :: FRAY-suh

Spicy cucumber :: Pepino con chile :: peh-PEE-no con CHEE-lay

Guava :: Guayaba :: wye-AH-bah

Pineapple :: Piña :: PEEN-ya

Cantaloupe :: Meln :: meh-LONE

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