choclo
everyday, Argentina
Fresh corn on the cob and canned kernels are choclo in Argentina. Maíz is the general word for the grain, and popcorn is pochoclo.
Meaning: corn on the cob or kernels (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| choclo | everyday, Argentina |
| maíz | standard |
| pochoclo | popcorn |
A can of corn at the supermarket is una lata de choclo. A classic dish is humita, made with fresh corn.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain popcorn is palomitas and in Mexico palomitas or esquites for corn snacks. In Argentina popcorn is pochoclo, and the word is usually used at the cinema.
Did you know?
- The word choclo comes from Quechua, a language of the Andes.
Examples in context
- Agregá una lata de choclo a la ensalada.Add a can of corn to the salad.
- ¿Querés pochoclo en el cine?Do you want popcorn at the movies?
Example conversation
Federico and his girlfriend Lucía buy snacks at a cinema in Buenos Aires.
- Federico¿Compramos pochoclo?Shall we buy popcorn?
- LucíaSí, uno grande para compartir.Yes, a large one to share.
- FedericoY dos gaseosas.And two sodas.
