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"Flour" in Spanish: harina
la harina
Flour is la harina (ah-REE-nah), a feminine noun. Baking uses harina de trigo. Corn flour or masa mixes may say harina de maíz.
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How to pronounce harina
Say it
ah-REE-nah
/aˈɾi.na/
Three syllables: ah-REE-nah. Stress REE. Silent h in harina; not hair-eena.
"Flour" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la harina | flour Default baking word. | Default baking word. |
| la harina de trigo | wheat flour Bread and cakes. | Bread and cakes. |
| la harina de maíz | corn flour Some doughs and batters. | Some doughs and batters. |
| un kilo de harina | a kilo of flour Store orders. | Store orders. |
How to use harina in real life
- 1At the store
Necesito un kilo de harina.
I need a kilo of flour.
Harina is sold by weight in many markets.
- 2Baking
Cierne la harina antes de mezclar.
Sift the flour before mixing.
La harina is what you sift into the bowl.
- 3Choosing a type
¿Es harina de trigo o de maíz?
Is it wheat flour or corn flour?
Name the grain after harina de…
Mistakes English speakers make with harina
Incorrect: El harina está vieja.
Correct: La harina está vieja.
Harina is feminine. Use la harina, esta harina.
Incorrect: Compré flour para el pastel.
Correct: Compré harina para el pastel.
Say harina, not English flour.
Good to know
Good to knowMexican kitchens keep harina de trigo for flour tortillas and maíz products for corn dough. Labels mark harina integral or refinada. Spain uses harina for wheat flour too.
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Buying baking supplies
ChatPal
¿Qué harina necesitas?
What flour do you need?
You
Harina de trigo para un pastel.
Wheat flour for a cake.
ChatPal
¿Un kilo?
One kilo?
You
Sí, gracias.
Yes, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Flour" in Spanish
Is harina masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la harina, mucha harina. Silent h, stress on REE.
How do I say whole-wheat flour?
Harina integral, or harina de trigo integral.
Is masa the same as harina?
No. Harina is dry flour. Masa is dough, often corn-based.
How do I pronounce harina?
ah-REE-nah. The h is silent.
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