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crema

cream

noun KREH-mah Rare

Also means

custard

Usage Note

Crema covers both the dairy product ('cream') and dessert creams such as crema catalana (similar to crème brûlée). As an adjective it describes the off-white colour (color crema), and in this use it is invariable. In cosmetics, crema is the standard word for any face or body cream (crema hidratante).

Examples

"Añade un poco de crema para suavizar la salsa."

Natural Translation

Add a little cream to smooth out the sauce.

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