Maíz (en. Corn)

/maˈiθ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Plant cultivated for its grains, which are a staple food in many cultures.

Corn is a main ingredient in the diet of many indigenous communities.

El maíz es un ingrediente principal en la dieta de muchas comunidades indígenas.

Grain of corn, used in various culinary preparations.

I made corn tortillas for lunch.

Preparé tortillas de maíz para la comida.

Warm climate cereal that is primarily grown for its grain.

Farmers are harvesting corn this season.

Los agricultores están cosechando el maíz en esta temporada.

From Nahuatl 'tlāltikpak', which means 'on the ground'.

pozole corn

Traditional Mexican dish based on hominy corn.

maíz pozole

purple corn

Variety of corn that is purple in color, used in beverages such as chicha.

maíz morado

corn tortilla

Tortilla made from corn, fundamental in Mexican cuisine.

tortilla de maíz

elote

Cooked corn cob, frequently sold on the street.

elote

tamal

Preparation made from corn dough, filled and wrapped in corn leaves.

tamal

Money or payment.

I need some corn for the weekend.

Necesito algo de maíz para el fin de semana.

Something easy to obtain.

That job is pure corn, very easy.

Ese trabajo es puro maíz, muy fácil.