alcaparras
/alkaparas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "capers" is translated into Spanish as alcaparras.
alcaparras refers to the small, pickled flower buds of a Mediterranean shrub that are used as a salty seasoning in food.
How do you pronounce it?
/alkaparas/
Did you know?
- The term alcaparra shares a root with the Arabic word al-qabāra, reflecting the profound influence of Moorish agriculture on Spanish food terminology.
- In some Spanish culinary contexts, alcaparras are used as a natural remedy for digestive issues, a traditional use that exceeds their role as a seasoning.
- Spain is one of the world's largest producers of alcaparras, with the region of Andalusia specializing in a variety known for its intense saltiness.
Examples in context
- Las alcaparras son como aceitunas pequeñas.Capers are like little olives.This sentence is useful for comparing the size and nature of alcaparras to olives.Tatoeba #5629594 by arh, translation #6637106 by arh
- A Mary le gustan bastante las alcaparras en la pasta.Mary rather enjoys capers on her pasta.This sentence shows how to express a preference for using alcaparras as a topping for pasta.Tatoeba #10095068 by manufrutos, translation #10094826 by letsgolanguages
- anchoas y alcaparrasAnchovies and capers
- salmón con alcaparrasSalmon with capers
- Añade unas alcaparras al salmón para dar sabor.Add some capers to the salmon for flavor.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to add to their homemade pizza.
- Lucía¿Quieres ponerle alcaparras a la pizza?Do you want to put capers on the pizza?
- AlejandroNo, prefiero que no sea tan salada.No, I prefer it not to be so salty.
- LucíaEstá bien, entonces solo le pondré queso.Fine, then I will only put cheese on it.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía, eso suena perfecto.Thanks, Lucía, that sounds perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
