remolachas
/remolat͡ʃas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beets" is translated into Spanish as remolachas.
remolachas refers to the deep red root vegetables used as food.
How do you pronounce it?
/remolatʃas/
Did you know?
- In Spain, remolacha can be used colloquially in the phrase quedarse como una remolacha to describe someone turning bright red from embarrassment.
- If you are in Mexico, you should ask for betabel instead of remolacha to ensure you are understood in a market.
- Culinary traditions in Spain often pair remolacha with orange or citrus, a combination that mirrors the flavor profiles of certain North African cuisines.
Examples in context
- Me gusta añadir remolacha a mis ensaladas para obtener un toque de color.I like to add beets to my salads for a touch of color.
- ¿Has probado los betabeles asados? Son deliciosos.Have you tried roasted beets? They are delicious.
- Las remolachas son muy saludables.Beets are very healthy.
- Compré tres remolachas en el mercado.I bought three beets at the market.
- ¿Quieres comer remolachas en la ensalada?Do you want to eat beets in the salad?
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are planning a healthy lunch in their kitchen.
- SofíaMateo, ¿tienes remolachas para la ensalada?Mateo, do you have beets for the salad?
- MateoSí, tengo unas remolachas frescas en la nevera.Yes, I have some fresh beets in the fridge.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo las lavaré ahora mismo.Perfect, I will wash them right now.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, eres muy rápida.Thanks, Sofía, you are very fast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
