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    Patata (en. Potato)

    /paˈtata/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A staple food that is consumed in various forms such as boiled, fried, or baked.
    In Spain, the potato is a fundamental ingredient in many dishes.
    En España, la patata es un ingrediente fundamental en muchos platos.
    A tuber that grows underground and generally has a round or oval shape.
    Potatoes can be found in different varieties in the market.
    La patata se puede encontrar en diferentes variedades en el mercado.
    The plant from which the potato is obtained.
    The cultivation of the potato requires well-drained soil.
    El cultivo de la patata requiere un suelo bien drenado.

    Etymology

    From the Nahuatl 'potatl'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a potato
    To be clumsy or not very intelligent.
    ser una patata
    to be like a potato
    To be in very bad condition or appearance.
    estar como una patata
    to give potatoes
    To give an evasive or unclear answer.
    dar patatas

    Related Words

    French fries
    Potatoes cut and fried in oil.
    papas fritas
    mashed potatoes
    Dish made from cooked and crushed potatoes.
    puré de patatas
    sweet potato
    Variety of potato with a sweeter taste.
    patata dulce

    Slang Meanings

    Clumsy or silly person.
    That guy is a potato, he doesn't get anything.
    Ese chico es una patata, no se entera de nada.
    Simple and unpretentious food.
    It's better to eat a potato than something too complicated.
    Mejor comer una patata que algo muy complicado.