arepas
/aɾepas/from spelling rules
arepas is the Spanish word for arepas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is arepa.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾepas/
When do people say it?
Arepas are a staple cornmeal cake found in many Latin American cuisines, most notably in Colombia and Venezuela. In some regions, arepas are affectionately called arepitas, which is a diminutive form. The term arepitas is commonly used in Venezuela.
Did you know?
- The arepa has become a global symbol of the Venezuelan diaspora, often used in political art and protests to represent national identity.
- In Venezuela, arepas are so central to the identity that there are specialized stores called areperas dedicated solely to selling them.
- There are dozens of regional varieties, such as the arepa de maíz pelao, which involves a specific, labor-intensive process of peeling the corn by hand.
Examples in context
- Quisiera las arepas, por favorI would like the arepas, please
- Vamos a comer arepas esta nocheLet's have arepas tonight
- Voy a la calle a comprar unas arepitasI'm going out to buy some arepas
- Mis amigos y yo vamos a un restaurante venezolano para probar las deliciosas arepas de maíz.My friends and I are going to a Venezuelan restaurant to try the delicious cornmeal arepas.
- No puedo resistirme a las arepitas rellenas de queso y aguacate. Son mis favoritas.I can't resist the cheese and avocado-filled arepitas. They are my favorite.
- Me encantan las arepas de queso.I love cheese arepas.
- ¿Quieres comer arepas para el desayuno?Do you want to eat arepas for breakfast?
- Las arepas están en la mesa.The arepas are on the table.
Example conversation
A kitchen during breakfast.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿preparamos arepas hoy?Daniel, are we making arepas today?
- DanielSí, María, me parecen una buena idea.Yes, María, I think that's a good idea.
- MaríaTraeré las arepas de la despensa.I will bring the arepas from the pantry.
- DanielPerfecto, yo pongo el café.Perfect, I will set out the coffee.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
