Onion in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'onion' is 'cebolla', pronounced seh-BOH-yah (IPA: /seˈboʝa/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: cebollas).
Pronunciation: seh-BOH-yah
| Spanish | cebolla |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | seh-BOH-yah · /seˈboʝa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | cebollas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'cebolla'
- Siempre lloro cuando corto cebolla.
I always cry when I cut onions. - ¿Le pongo cebolla a tus tacos?
Should I put onion on your tacos? - Necesito dos cebollas grandes para la sopa.
I need two large onions for the soup. - El secreto de este guiso es freír la cebolla a fuego lento hasta que quede dorada.
The secret of this stew is to fry the onion slowly until it turns golden.
Common Phrases with 'cebolla'
- contigo, pan y cebolla
love conquers all / I'd live on bread and onions with you
How to Use 'cebolla'
As an ingredient, 'cebolla' is often used uncountably ('con cebolla' = with onion); use 'una cebolla' for a whole one. A green/spring onion is 'cebolleta' (Spain), 'cebollín' or 'cebolla de verdeo' depending on the country.
Regional note: The purple onion is 'cebolla morada' in Latin America; the spring onion is 'cebolla cambray' in Mexico, 'cebollín' in Chile, and 'cebolla larga' in Colombia.
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Onion' in Spanish is 'cebolla', pronounced seh-BOH-yah.
It is spelled c-e-b-o-l-l-a.
'Cebolla' is feminine: you say 'la cebolla'.
The plural of 'cebolla' is 'cebollas'.
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