papitas
everyday
Potato chips are papitas in Honduras. Tajadas are something different, they are fried slices of plantain, and they are a typical Honduran snack and side.
Meaning: fried snack slices (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| papitas | everyday |
| tajadas | Honduras, plantain |
Ask for una bolsa de papitas in a shop. Tajadas come with fried chicken or beans and cheese, and the slices can be green or ripe.
Is it said differently in some regions?
If you ask for chips in a small shop most people will understand you, but papitas sounds more natural.
Did you know?
- Pollo con tajadas is one of the best known street dishes in Honduras.
Examples in context
- Compré una bolsa de papitas.I bought a bag of chips.
- Quiero pollo con tajadas.I want chicken with fried plantain slices.
Example conversation
Nelson and Ana stop at a roadside stand in Honduras.
- Nelson¿Qué querés comer, Ana?What do you want to eat, Ana?
- AnaPollo con tajadas.Chicken with plantain slices.
- NelsonYo prefiero unas papitas.I prefer some chips.
