corazones de alcachofa
/koɾaθones de alkat͡ʃofa/from spelling rules
The phrase for artichoke hearts in Spanish is corazones de alcachofa.
This phrase refers to the edible inner part of an artichoke.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of the English term: corazones means hearts and alcachofa means artichoke.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a single artichoke heart, use the singular form corazón de alcachofa.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾaθones de alkatʃofa/
Did you know?
- The word alcachofa is a close relative of the English 'artichoke', with both descending from the Andalusian Arabic word al-ḵaršúfa.
- In Spanish, corazón can describe the core of many different fruits and vegetables, not just the 'heart' of an artichoke.
- While corazones de alcachofa is the formal term, many Spanish menus simply list them as alcachofas even when only the hearts are served.
Examples in context
- Los corazones de las alcachofas están muy tiernos esta temporada.The hearts of the artichokes are very tender this season.
- En España, se disfruta mucho de los corazoncitos de alcachofa.In Spain, people really enjoy little artichoke hearts.
- Me gustan mucho los corazones de alcachofa.I really like artichoke hearts.
- Compré un frasco de corazones de alcachofa.I bought a jar of artichoke hearts.
- Añade los corazones de alcachofa a la ensalada.Add the artichoke hearts to the salad.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are at the grocery store.
- Lucía¿Necesitas comprar corazones de alcachofa para la cena?Do you need to buy artichoke hearts for dinner?
- DanielSí, Lucía, busquemos los corazones de alcachofa en la sección de conservas.Yes, Lucía, let's look for the artichoke hearts in the canned goods section.
- LucíaAquí tienes, Daniel, encontré los que te gustan.Here you go, Daniel, I found the ones you like.
- DanielPerfecto, gracias por ayudarme.Perfect, thanks for helping me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alcachofa, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
