Translation of Spanish word "patata" to English
patata
/paˈtata/
Meaning
Nouna starchy root vegetable
How to use
Patata ('potato') is feminine. Used primarily in Spain. In Latin America, papa is the standard term (which is also feminine: la papa).
🇬🇧 English
potato
Example
Me encanta comer patatas fritas.
I love eating fried potatoes.
La patata es una excelente fuente de almidón.
The potato is an excellent source of starch.
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Common phrases
- patatas fritas— french fries / potato chips
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The Spanish word "patata" means "potato" in English.
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