Noun
/wɪpt krim/
Whipped cream refers to cream that has been beaten until it is light, fluffy, and airy. It is often sweetened and flavored, used as a topping for desserts, beverages, and various dishes. In English, it is commonly used both in oral and written contexts, particularly in culinary discussions, recipes, and menus.
Whipped cream is frequently used in conversations about cooking and baking, and is also prevalent in written recipes, food blogs, and restaurant menus.
Deberíamos agregar un poco de nata montada encima de la tarta para darle más sabor.
The dessert was topped with a generous amount of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
El postre estaba cubierto con una generosa cantidad de nata montada y virutas de chocolate.
I love a cup of coffee with a dollop of whipped cream to make it special.
While "whipped cream" itself is not a common idiomatic expression, it has appeared in various contexts that include whipped cream as a metaphor or descriptive phrase. Here are some idiomatic expressions and phrases involving whipped cream:
"La vida es como un helado, a veces solo necesitas un poco de nata montada por encima."
"They always add the whipped cream to every party, making it delightful."
"Siempre añaden la nata montada a cada fiesta, haciéndola encantadora."
"He thought he could just add whipped cream to his excuses, but everyone saw through him."
"Pensó que solo podría agregar nata montada a sus excusas, pero todos lo vieron a través de él."
"Using the best ingredients is like putting whipped cream on a cake; it elevates everything."
The term "whipped cream" combines the word "whipped," which comes from the Old English "hwippian," meaning to strike or beat, and "cream," which derives from the Latin "cremor," meaning thick milk. The method of whipping cream became popular in the 16th and 17th centuries as desserts began to evolve.