Kilo Lingo

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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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This word is part of lesson 42.