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la melcocha(
mehl
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koh
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chah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (candy) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. taffy (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El sabor dulce de la melcocha hace que me duelan los dientes.The sweetness of the taffy makes my teeth ache.
b. molasses taffy (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Hay que jalar la melcocha y torcerla antes de cortarla en trozos.You need to pull and twist the molasses taffy before cutting it into pieces.
c. toffee
Carlos fue incapaz de hablar porque estaba masticando una melcocha.Carlos couldn't speak because he was chewing a toffee.
a. molasses (plural) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Dejé de utilizar azúcar y ahora endulzo mis postres con melcocha.I stopped using sugar and now I sweeten my desserts with molasses.
b. treacle (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Utilizar melcocha le dio un aspecto más oscuro al bizcocho.Using treacle made the cake look darker.
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