bolsa de papas fritas
/bolsa de papas fɾitas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bag of chips" is translated into Spanish as bolsa de papas fritas.
This phrase refers to a sealed package containing thin slices of fried potato. While the term papas fritas can mean either potato chips or french fries, including the word bolsa (bag) clarifies that you are referring to the packaged snack.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bolsa (bag), de (of) and papas fritas (fried potatoes).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, bolsa de patatas fritas is used instead of papas for potatoes.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolsa de papas fɾitas/
Did you know?
- The word bolsa is also used in Spanish to refer to the stock market, as in la bolsa de valores.
- The word bolsa shares a common ancestor with the English word 'purse', as both originate from the Late Latin word 'bursa'.
- While papas fritas literally means 'fried potatoes', some regions use the word papitas to specifically describe the small size of chips in a bag.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría por favor traerme una bolsa de papas fritas?Could you please bring me a bag of potato chips?
- ¡Compra una bolsa de papitas para disfrutar mientras vemos la película!Buy a bag of potato chips to enjoy while we watch the movie!
- Voy a hacer una fiesta. ¿Podrías traer una bolsa de patatas fritas?I'm having a party. Could you bring a bag of potato chips?
- Quiero una bolsa de papas fritas, por favor.I want a bag of chips, please.
- Compré una bolsa de papas fritas.I bought a bag of chips.
- ¿Quieres compartir esta bolsa de papas fritas?Do you want to share this bag of chips?
- No encuentro la bolsa de papas fritas en la alacena.I can't find the bag of chips in the pantry.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are deciding what to eat while watching a movie.
- Sofía¿Tienes hambre, Javier?Are you hungry, Javier?
- JavierSí, ¿hay una bolsa de papas fritas?Yes, is there a bag of chips?
- SofíaSí, la tengo aquí mismo.Yes, I have it right here.
- Javier¡Perfecto, muchas gracias!Perfect, thank you very much!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bolsa, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
