morcilla
/moɾˈθiʝa/feminine
The English phrase blood sausage is morcilla in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists prieta.
Meaning: type of sausage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| morcilla | /moɾˈθiʝa/ | feminine |
| prieta | /ˈpɾjeta/ | Chile, feminine |
morcilla refers to a type of sausage. In Mexico and several other Latin American countries, the informal term moronga is also used to refer to this food.
Which one should you use?
While morcilla is the standard term, prieta is a specific regional variation used in Chile.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile, the word prieta is used to refer to blood sausage.
How does it change in a sentence?
morcilla is a feminine noun. The plural form is las morcillas and the singular form for a single sausage is una morcilla.
How do you pronounce it?
/moɾˈθiʝa/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, morcilla can be served as a sweet dessert by adding raisins and pine nuts, moving it from a savory dish to a sweet one.
- In Spain, morcilla is not always a blood sausage. In regions like Burgos, it is often made with rice, while in other areas it is made with onion.
- The word prieta used in Chile comes from the verb apretar, meaning 'to squeeze' or 'to press', referring to the way the sausage is packed.
Examples in context
- Mi próximo libro se titulará "Las aventuras de una morcilla".My next book will be called "The Adventures of a Blood Sausage".This sentence shows the use of morcilla in a title.Tatoeba #937602 by Shishir, translation #10461493 by DJ_Saidez
- Me gustaría probar su embutido de sangre, ¿tiene alguna recomendación?I would like to try your blood sausage, do you have any recommendation?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta un chorizo de sangre en este restaurante?How much does a blood sausage cost in this restaurant?
- La morcilla es muy típica de aquí.Blood sausage is very typical here.
- Compré una morcilla deliciosa en el mercado.I bought a delicious blood sausage at the market.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- María¿Quieres comer morcilla esta noche?Do you want to eat blood sausage tonight?
- DanielSí, me encanta la morcilla.Yes, I love blood sausage.
- MaríaPerfecto, yo la preparo.Perfect, I will prepare it.
- DanielGracias, María, eres muy amable.Thanks, María, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blood sausage” translations and entries morcilla, prieta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
