chips de plátano
/t͡ʃibs de platano/from spelling rules
In Spanish, banana chips is chips de plátano.
The phrase refers to thin slices of banana that have been fried or dried until they are crunchy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different countries use specific terms for this snack: Chifles is a popular term in Ecuador, Peru and Colombia. In Mexico, they are often called platanitos. In Argentina, you will commonly hear chips de banana. In Venezuela, people often use the term mariquitas de plátano.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows a 'noun + de + noun' structure to indicate what the chips are made of, which is the reverse of the English 'banana chips' structure.
Did you know?
- In Venezuela, the term mariquitas is used for these chips, which is also the word for 'little ladybugs'.
- While the snack is made from fruit, the word plátano shares its entire history with the word for a 'plane tree' because of its Latin origin platanus.
- In some Latin American cultures, chifles are not just a snack but are traditionally served as a side dish to accompany main meals like ceviche.
Examples in context
- En Ecuador, los chifles son un aperitivo muy popular.In Ecuador, chifles are a very popular snack.
- Me encantan los chips de plátano.I love banana chips.
- ¿Quieres comprar unos chips de plátano?Do you want to buy some banana chips?
- Los chips de plátano son muy crujientes.The banana chips are very crunchy.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are shopping for snacks in a supermarket.
- DanielSofía, ¿compramos chips de plátano?Sofía, shall we buy banana chips?
- SofíaSí, me parecen una buena idea.Yes, they seem like a good idea to me.
- DanielVoy a buscar la bolsa más grande.I am going to look for the biggest bag.
- SofíaPerfecto, Daniel, gracias.Perfect, Daniel, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, plátano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
