Visual meaning of 'crema' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of crema: The light-colored, orangish head of foam on a cup of espresso. - Image 1

Visual illustration of crema: The light-colored, orangish head of foam on a cup of espresso. - Image 2

noun

The light-colored, orangish head of foam on a cup of espresso.

Examples:

"The barista carefully pulled the shot of espresso, ensuring a rich, reddish-brown crema topped the cup. "

Visual illustration of crema: A Mexican foodstuff, the Mexican version of crème fraîche or sour cream. - Image 1

noun

A Mexican foodstuff, the Mexican version of crème fraîche or sour cream.

Examples:

"I like to top my tacos with a dollop of crema instead of sour cream. "

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "instead" - In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Visual illustration for the word "barista" - A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers.

/bəˈɹɪstə/ /bəˈɹiːstə/

A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers.

"The barista made my latte with a beautiful foam design. "

Visual illustration for the word "dollop" - A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food.

/ˈdɒləp/ /ˈdɑləp/

A considerable lump, scoop, or quantity of something, especially soft food.

"Each pancake comes with a dollop of suspiciously soft butter in a tiny plastic cup."

Visual illustration for the word "foodstuff" - A material that may be used as food.

/ˈfuːdˌstʌf/

A material that may be used as food.

"The supermarket had a wide variety of foodstuffs, from fresh vegetables to canned goods. "

Visual illustration for the word "topped" - To cover on the top or with a top.

/tɑpt/ /tɒpt/

To cover on the top or with a top.

"I like my ice cream topped with chocolate sauce."

Visual illustration for the word "espresso" - A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.

/ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/

A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.

"I enjoyed a strong espresso before my morning classes. "

Visual illustration for the word "carefully" - Sorrowfully.

carefullyadverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Visual illustration for the word "reddish" - Somewhat red.

reddishadjective

/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/

"The sunset tonight was a beautiful reddish color. "

Visual illustration for the word "colored" - To give something color.

/ˈkʌləɹd/

To give something color.

"We could color the walls red."

Visual illustration for the word "version" - A specific form or variation of something.

/ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɝʒən/

A specific form or variation of something.

"My phone has a new version of the operating system. "

Visual illustration for the word "ensuring" - To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

Visual illustration for the word "pulled" - To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

/pʊld/

To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

"When I give the signal, pull the rope."