Papas (en. Potatoes)

/ˈpapas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Part of the plant that develops underground and is rich in starch.

Potatoes are a staple food in many cultures.

Las papas son un alimento básico en muchas culturas.

The tubers of the potato plant.

I bought potatoes to make mashed potatoes.

Compré papas para hacer puré.

From the Quechua *papa*, meaning 'tuber' or 'potatoes'.

French fries

Potatoes cut and fried in oil.

papa frita

baked potatoes

Potatoes cooked with heat in an oven.

papas al horno

French fries

Fried potatoes cut into sticks.

papas a la francesa

papa

Another term used to refer to this tuber in different regions.

papa

mashed potatoes

Preparation of boiled and crushed potatoes.

puré

potato omelette

Spanish dish made with potatoes and eggs.

tortilla de papa

It refers to someone who is clumsy.

He is so clumsy at soccer, he always trips over the ball.

Él es tan papa en el fútbol, siempre tropieza con el balón.

Expression for something that has broken down.

This car is broken down, it won't start.

Este coche está papa, no arranca.