patatas fritas
/patatas fɾitas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chips" is translated into Spanish as patatas fritas.
This phrase refers to thin slices of potato that are deep-fried or baked until crunchy. In many Spanish-speaking contexts, patatas fritas can refer to both thin, crunchy potato chips and hot, soft French fries, depending on the context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of patatas (potatoes) and fritas (fried).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In much of Latin America, papas fritas is used instead of patatas fritas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows standard noun-adjective agreement. If referring to a single potato chip, use the singular patata frita.
How do you pronounce it?
/patatas fɾitas/
Did you know?
- In Spain, patatas bravas is a famous tapa consisting of fried potato cubes topped with a spicy tomato sauce, which is a distinct culinary category from standard patatas fritas.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, papas fritas are served with a side of ají, a spicy pepper sauce, rather than the ketchup commonly used by English speakers.
- While patatas fritas covers both chips and fries, some regions use papas chips or papas de bolsa to specifically describe the crunchy variety found in bags.
Examples in context
- Tom ofreció patatas fritas a Mary y John.Tom offered Mary and John some potato chips.This sentence shows how to offer patatas fritas to others.Tatoeba #5799431 by arh, translation #2892352 by CK
- El aprendiz de marinero, sentado en un taburete de un bar, pidió una cerveza mientras esperaba por su cesta de pescado y patatas fritas.The seaman apprentice, sitting on a stool in a bar, ordered a beer while waiting for his basket of fish and chips.This sentence illustrates ordering a basket of fish and patatas fritas in a bar.Tatoeba #5903118 by albrusgher, translation #4465016 by LB
- Por favor, ¿me puede dar unas papas fritas?Could you please give me some chips?
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar papitas?Where can I buy chips?
- Me encantan las papas fritasI love chips
- Me encantan las patatas fritas con sal.I love potato chips with salt.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are at a snack bar.
- Lucía¿Quieres compartir mis patatas fritas?Do you want to share my chips?
- DanielSí, gracias, Lucía.Yes, thanks, Lucía.
- LucíaEstán muy crujientes.They are very crunchy.
- DanielSon las mejores patatas fritas.They are the best chips.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
