Sorbete is a noun in Spanish.
/sorˈβete/
The word sorbete refers to a frozen dessert made from sweetened water, fruit, and sometimes alcohol. It is typically lighter than ice cream and does not contain dairy ingredients. In some contexts, it may also refer to a type of drink or a mixture that is served chilled.
In Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay, sorbete is frequently used in oral and written contexts, particularly related to dessert menus, culinary discussions, and social events. It has a moderate to high frequency of use.
"Después de la cena, serví un delicioso sorbete de frutas."
"After dinner, I served a delicious fruit sorbet."
"En la playa, compramos un sorbete para refrescarnos."
"At the beach, we bought a sorbet to cool off."
"El sorbete de limón es perfecto para el verano."
"Lemon sorbet is perfect for summer."
While sorbete itself is not commonly featured in many idiomatic expressions, it can be part of culinary-related phrases or expressions tied to enjoyment and refreshment, mainly in informal contexts.
Here are some related examples:
"Es mejor un sorbete que un helado en un día caluroso."
"A sorbet is better than ice cream on a hot day."
"Me encanta terminar una comida con un sorbete."
"I love to end a meal with a sorbet."
"No hay nada como un buen sorbete de frutas para levantarte el ánimo."
"There's nothing like a good fruit sorbet to lift your spirits."
"Ella dice que el sorbete es el postre perfecto para cualquier ocasión."
"She says that sorbet is the perfect dessert for any occasion."
"El sorbete de fresa es su favorito cuando va a la heladería."
"Strawberry sorbet is her favorite when she goes to the ice cream shop."
The word sorbete comes from the Arabic sorb, relating to the act of soaking or absorbing. It evolved through various languages, adopting its contemporary form in Spanish. The culinary term signifying a frozen dessert likely emerged in Latin cultures where such delicacies were popular.
Synonyms: - Helado (Ice cream) - Granizado (Slush) - Sorbete de frutas (Fruit sorbet)
Antonyms: - Helado (Ice cream) - generally creamier and richer in texture - Comida caliente (Hot food) - contrasting temperature and composition