How to Say "Celery" in Spanish

apio

/ˈapjo/

The Spanish word for celery is apio.

apio is a noun used to refer to the stalks of this herb.

Meaning: the stalks of this herb (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈapjo/

In traditional Spanish cooking, apio is a core component of the 'sofrito', a aromatic base of sautéed vegetables used in countless dishes.
The Spanish word apio comes from the Latin word apium, which is also the root for the botanical name of the plant, Apium graveolens.
Unlike in English where 'celery' is often a standalone snack, apio is most frequently encountered in Spanish cuisine as a flavor enhancer for stocks and stews.

Tom cortó el apio.
Tom chopped the celery.
This sentence shows how to use apio when describing chopping it.
Tatoeba #7917818 by fpp, translation #7360743 by Hybrid
Estoy pelando el apio y las patatas.
I am peeling the celery and the potatoes.
This sentence shows how to use apio when describing peeling it.
Tatoeba #5399241 by albrusgher, translation #528547 by wma
En esta sopa hay zanahoria, cebolla, perejil, apio y patata.
In this soup there are carrots, onions, parsley, celery and potatoes.
This sentence shows how to use apio when listing it as an ingredient in a soup.
Tatoeba #10329968 by Seael, translation #7779321 by sharris123
Hola, quiero comprar apio fresco para una ensalada.
Hello, I would like to purchase fresh celery for a salad.
¿Dónde puedo encontrar tallos de apio en este supermercado?
Where can I find celery stalks in this supermarket?
Me gusta poner apio verde en mis jugos de vegetales.
I like to add celery to my vegetable juices.
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Lucía and Mateo are preparing a salad in the kitchen.

Lucía

¿Tienes el apio en la nevera?
Do you have the celery in the fridge?
Mateo

Sí, lo acabo de comprar.
Yes, I just bought it.
Lucía

Perfecto, vamos a picar el apio ahora.
Perfect, let's chop the celery now.
Mateo

Vale, yo me encargo de lavarlo.
Okay, I will take care of washing it.

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