Potato in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'potato' is 'papa', pronounced PAH-pah (IPA: /ˈpapa/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: papas).
Pronunciation: PAH-pah
| Spanish | papa |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | PAH-pah · /ˈpapa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | papas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'papa'
- Las papas fritas de este restaurante son las mejores de la ciudad.
The french fries at this restaurant are the best in the city. - ¿Prefieres las papas cocidas o al horno?
Do you prefer boiled or baked potatoes? - Pelé las papas mientras mi hermana preparaba la carne.
I peeled the potatoes while my sister prepared the meat. - En Perú existen miles de variedades de papa de todos los colores y tamaños.
In Peru there are thousands of potato varieties of all colors and sizes.
Common Phrases with 'papa'
- papas fritas
french fries - no saber ni papa
to not know a thing (not even a potato) - ser una papa caliente
to be a hot potato (a tricky problem)
How to Use 'papa'
Mind the accent and article: 'la papa' is the potato, 'el papa' is the Pope, and 'el papá' is dad. Three very different things separated by gender and one accent mark. The potato originated in the Andes, and 'papa' comes from Quechua.
Regional note: Latin America says 'papa'; Spain says 'patata' (except the Canary Islands and parts of Andalusia, which keep 'papa'). French fries are 'papas fritas' in Latin America and 'patatas fritas' in Spain.
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Potato' in Spanish is 'papa', pronounced PAH-pah.
It is spelled p-a-p-a.
'Papa' is feminine: you say 'la papa'.
The plural of 'papa' is 'papas'.
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