anchoas
/ant͡ʃoas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "anchovies" is translated into Spanish as anchoas.
anchoas refers to small, salty fish that are frequently used as a condiment or as a topping for foods like pizza.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Caribbean countries, such as Cuba and Puerto Rico, the term boquerones can be used to describe small sardines.
How do you pronounce it?
/antʃoas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish regions, the phrase estás hecho un boquerón is used colloquially to describe someone who is very thin.
- In Spain, there is a culinary distinction between anchoas, which are salted and cured, and boquerones, which are usually marinated in vinegar and kept fresh.
- The highest quality anchoas are often sold in small, artisanal tins rather than large bulk containers, making them a luxury gift item in Spain.
Examples in context
- A Ann Mary le gustan las anchoas.Ann Mary likes anchovies.This sentence shows how to express a preference for anchoas.Tatoeba #7917799 by fpp, translation #6303514 by Hybrid
- ¿Me da unas anchoas con aceitunas?Can I have some anchovies with olives?This sentence illustrates how to request anchoas in a dining context.Tatoeba #434373 by lukaszpp, translation #434372 by lukaszpp
- Me gustaría una pizza con anchoas, por favor.I would like a pizza with anchovies, please.
- Compré un frasco de anchoas para la ensalada.I bought a jar of anchovies for the salad.
- Las anchoas son un ingrediente tradicional de la cocina mediterránea.Anchovies are a traditional ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.
- ¿Podrías traerme una ración de boquerones fritos, por favor?Could you bring me a serving of fried anchovies, please?
- Vamos a hacer una deliciosa tapa de boquerones marinados.Let's make a delicious marinated anchovy tapa.
- Las anchoas son muy saladas.The anchovies are very salty.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are ordering food at a restaurant.
- Alejandro¿Quieres anchoas en tu pizza?Do you want anchovies on your pizza?
- LucíaNo, gracias, no me gustan las anchoas.No, thanks, I don't like anchovies.
- AlejandroEstá bien, pediré otra sin anchoas.That's fine, I will order another one without anchovies.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
