Cada mañana añado azúcar al té en la taza.

Every morning I add sugar to the tea in the cup.

Breakdown of Cada mañana añado azúcar al té en la taza.

• yo: I
• en: in
• la mañana: the morning
• cada: each, every

Questions & Answers about Cada mañana añado azúcar al té en la taza.

What does Cada mañana mean and why is it placed at the beginning of the sentence?

Cada mañana means every morning. Placing time expressions at the start is common in Spanish to set the scene. You could also say Añado azúcar al té cada mañana—no meaning change, just a different emphasis.

How is añado pronounced and what does the tilde on ñ signify?

The tilde on ñ makes it a separate letter pronounced like the “ny” in canyon. So añado is pronounced [a-ˈɲa-ðo]. The verb form añado comes from añadir (to add), first person singular present: I add.

Why is añado used here instead of agrego or pongo?

Añadir, agregar, and poner can all mean to add, but with subtle differences:

• Añadir: often used for ingredients or information.
• Agregar: similar to añadir, more common in some regions.
• Poner: more general to put, but you could still say pongo azúcar al té.
  Choosing añado sounds natural when talking about adding something to a mix.

Why is there no article before azúcar?