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Meaning of turron | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
təˈɹɒn

Definitions

  1. A Spanish form of nougat made from almonds and honey.
  2. Alternative spelling of turron.
    alt-of, alternative

Equivalents

Català torró
Español turrón
Français touron turron
Italiano torrone

Examples

“These loaves or blocks of turron are frequently a foot long and have the dimensions of American packaged bread. They come in many flavors, and may be pink, white, yellow, chocolate, green, or a stomach-churning blend of all five colors. […] The ubiquitous turrones in shop windows, frequently sliced to show the prospective consumer the texture and color pattern, range from what most generously could be described as uninspired to confections of a caliber hard to resist.”
“Egg custard, Basque cheesecake, chocolate turrón and caramel flan are some of the options.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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