Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Croissant in Spanish: Cruasán
Cruasán · noun (masculine) · kroo-ah-SAHN
Croissant in Spanish is cruasán in Spain, but varies significantly by region — medialuna in Argentina and cuerno in Mexico are equally common alternatives.
Cruasán is pronounced kroo-ah-SAHN, adapting the French pronunciation to Spanish phonetics.
Desayuné un cruasán con café esta mañana.
I had a croissant with coffee this morning.
Croissant in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for croissant, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruasán | croissant | kroo-ah-SAHN | Default, widely understood |
| medialuna | croissant | Argentina and Uruguay | |
| cuerno | croissant | Mexico |
How Native Speakers Use Cruasán
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Ordering at a bakery
Me da dos cruasanes de mantequilla, por favor.
Give me two butter croissants, please.
Ordering at a Spanish bakery.
Argentine breakfast
En Buenos Aires, las medialunas se comen con café con leche.
In Buenos Aires, croissants are eaten with café con leche.
Argentine breakfast tradition.
Mexican bakery
Los cuernos de chocolate son los más populares en esta panadería.
The chocolate croissants are the most popular at this bakery.
Mexican regional term.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Cruasán
Using French pronunciation in Spanish
Incorrect: Quiero un crua-SÓN de jamón.
Correct: Quiero un cruasán de jamón.
While derived from French, the Spanish adaptation cruasán has its own standardized pronunciation.
Wrong plural form
Incorrect: Compré tres cruasáns.
Correct: Compré tres cruasanes.
The plural of cruasán follows standard Spanish rules: cruasanes.
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Common Questions About Croissant in Spanish
- How do you say croissant in Spanish?
- The most common translations are cruasán in Spain, medialuna in Argentina and Uruguay, and cuerno in Mexico — each region has its own preferred term.
- What is a medialuna?
- Medialuna literally means half-moon and is the Argentine and Uruguayan word for croissant, typically sweeter and smaller than a French-style croissant.
- Can I just say croissant in Spanish?
- While some Spanish speakers understand the French word croissant, using the local term (cruasán, medialuna, or cuerno) will make you sound more natural and ensure clear communication.