almejas
/almexas/from spelling rules
The English phrase clams is translated into Spanish as almejas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, almejas is generally used to refer to clams. In Mexico and Central America, the term conchas is more commonly used. In certain regions of Spain, such as Asturias, Galicia and Cantabria, people use the term cholgas to refer to clams.
How do you pronounce it?
/almexas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word concha is a common slang term for a female' else genitalia. This can lead to significant embarrassment if a diner accidentally orders 'conchas' instead of 'almejas' in certain regions.
- If you ask for 'conchas' in a Mexican bakery, you will receive sweet brioche-style bread rolls rather than shellfish. The word is shared by both the pastry and the sea creature.
- In Spain, the Guardia Civil may issue heavy fines to people who gather almejas from beaches without a legal permit.
Examples in context
- A las nutrias marinas les encanta comer almejas mientras nadan de espaldas.Sea otters love to eat clams while swimming on their backs.This sentence is useful for seeing how to mention the food source of sea otters using almejas.Tatoeba #4348330 by pchamorro, translation #1036663 by hanadokei
- Por favor, ¿me puede traer almejas a la marinera?Please, can you bring me clams in marinera sauce?
- Compré unas almejas muy frescas hoy.I bought some very fresh clams today.
- ¿Prefieres las almejas con ajo?Do you prefer clams with garlic?
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres comer almejas esta noche?Sofía, do you want to eat clams tonight?
- SofíaSí, me encantan las almejas.Yes, I love clams.
- JavierPerfecto, yo las prepararé para ti.Perfect, I will prepare them for you.
- SofíaGracias, Javier, eres muy amable.Thank you, Javier, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
