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feminine
/paˈtata/
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Translation
potato
Word origin
Probably a blend of the Taino batata ('sweet potato') and the Quechua papa ('potato'), the two crops being confused by early Spanish settlers.
- Origin
- Taino and Quechua
- Root
- batata
- English cognates
- potato
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralpatatas
Examples
tortilla .
I love potato omelette.
pelar .
We are going to peel some potatoes for dinner.
saladas.
The chips are too salty.
.
I bought a kilo of potatoes at the market.
¿ asadas ?
Do you prefer roast or mashed potatoes?
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