helado

Frozen dairy dessert

Helado is the Spanish word for ice cream, commonly encountered on menus and in discussions of Latin American cuisine.

The word derives from the verb helar (to freeze), so it literally means "frozen." In Spanish-speaking contexts, you might see helado de chocolate or heladería (ice cream shop).

serving

scoop

First-reported story

  • coneTapered solid, circular base
  • cupSmall drinking container
  • sundaeDressed-up frozen dessert

float · milkshake · affogato · bowl · spoon · parlor · cart · truck · vendor · gelateria

flavors

vanilla

Orchid pod extract

pistachio · coconut · lemon · mint · coffee · hazelnut · caramel · chirimoya · ube · matcha

frozen

sorbet

Frozen fruit confection

semifreddo · kulfi · sherbet · scoop · cone · sundae · freezer · icy · chilled · frosty

toppings

sprinkles

Decorative dessert toppings

fruit · marshmallow · gummies · mochi · cone · jimmies · banana

indulgence

treat

Something pleasantly special

reward · pleasure · refreshment · comfort · craving · enjoyment · summer · cooling · refreshing · satisfying

texture

creamy

Smooth and rich

  • smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
  • velvetySoft and smooth-textured
  • silkySmooth and lustrous

rich · soft · luscious · scoopable · dense · airy · fluffy · churned · whipped · melting

Opposites
dessert type

heladosoufflé

Baked puffed egg dish

churros · flan · arroz con leche

temperature

heladocaliente

Spanish for hot

emotional state

heladocordial

Warmly friendly manner

Family

gelato, gelatin, gelatine, gelatinous, gel, gels, gelled, gelling, congeal

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Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G