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"Nata" is a noun which is often translated as "cream", and "crema" is a noun which is also often translated as "cream". Learn more about the difference between "nata" and "crema" below.
la nata(
nah
-
tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
b. skin (on boiled milk)
Se puede evitar la nata al hervir leche revolviendo constantemente.The skin on boiled milk can be prevented with constant stirring.
la crema(
kreh
-
mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (cosmetics)
3. (soup)
a. cream
La sopa de hoy es una crema de puerro y papa.Our soup of the day is cream of leek and potato.
4. (beverage)
5. (for shoes)
6. (the best)
7. (typography)
a. diaeresis
La crema indica que esa letra se pronuncia diferente.The diaeresis indicates that that letter is pronounced differently.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
