What is the Spanish word for "cinnamon"?

Learn how to say "cinnamon" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cinnamon

Spanish

canela

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Examples of how to use "cinnamon" in Spanish

English
Add a little cinnamon to your coffee.
Spanish
Agrega un poco de canela a tu café.
English
She added cinnamon to the warm oatmeal.
Spanish
Ella añadió canela a la avena caliente.
English
The bakery smelled of fresh cinnamon and sugar.
Spanish
La panadería olía a canela y azúcar recién horneados.
English
He brewed tea with lemon, honey, and cinnamon.
Spanish
Él preparó té con limón, miel y canela.
English
A sprinkle of cinnamon improves many dessert recipes.
Spanish
Una pizca de canela mejora muchas recetas de postres.

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