Champiñones (en. Mushrooms)

/t͡ʃampiˈɲones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Edible fungi that grow in soils rich in organic matter.

I like to add mushrooms to pizza.

Me gusta añadir champiñones a la pizza.

Generally refers to the species Agaricus bisporus.

Mushrooms are a rich source of antioxidants.

Los champiñones son una fuente rica de antioxidantes.

A popular ingredient in international cuisine.

I made a mushroom sauce to accompany the meat.

Hice una salsa de champiñones para acompañar la carne.

From the French 'champignon', which means mushroom.

to cook mushrooms

Preparing mushrooms for consumption.

cocinar champiñones

garlic mushrooms

A typical dish consisting of mushrooms cooked with garlic.

champiñones al ajillo

cream of mushrooms

A soup made from mushrooms and cream.

crema de champiñones

mushroom

A fungus generally considered inedible or shaped differently.

seta

fungus

Any type of fungal organism that can be edible or not.

hongo

potatoes with mushrooms

A dish that mixes potatoes and mushrooms.

papas con champiñones

Used colloquially to refer to people with a peculiar appearance.

That person has a mushroom-like look.

Esa persona tiene un look de champiñón.

Term used to describe something that has developed quickly.

That business grew like mushrooms.

Ese negocio creció como champiñones.