How to Say “Corn” in Guatemala (Spanish)

By Troy Tony • Updated October 16, 2026

maíz

neutral, Guatemala

Corn in Guatemala is maíz. A fresh ear is an elote and the cob itself is a mazorca.

Meaning: maize (noun)

Ways to say it

“corn” in Spanish
Spanish	Note
maíz	neutral, Guatemala
elote	fresh ear of corn
mazorca	cob

Maíz is the grain used for tortillas and tamales. Street sellers offer elotes asados and elote loco.

When do people say it?

Maize is at the center of Guatemalan food and Maya belief. The Popol Vuh, a K'iche' Maya book, tells that the first people were made from maize.

Did you know?

Guatemalans eat maize in many forms, including tortillas, tamales and the hot drink atol.

Examples in context

Las tortillas se hacen con maíz.
Tortillas are made with corn.
Quiero un elote asado.
I want a grilled ear of corn.
La mazorca está tierna.
The cob is tender.

Example conversation

Julia buys corn from a street seller named Don Chepe in Antigua Guatemala.

Julia

Buenas noches, un elote asado.
Good evening, one grilled corn.
Don Chepe

Con limón y sal, ¿verdad?
With lime and salt, right?
Julia

Sí, así me gusta.
Yes, that is how I like it.

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About The Author

Troy Tony

Hola, soy Troy, a lover of the Spanish language, football, and cowboy culture. My posts are rich medleys of formal and informal Spanish language expressions, coupled with an occasional leap into the culinary realm. Apart from this, I find immense joy in creating poetry and attending horse races. While I cherish my quiet time with my notepad and Jolly Rancher, I also believe in hard work. My fascination with names adds a bit of spark to my creative endeavours. I hope my posts make learning Spanish for you as enjoyable as a thrilling soccer game. ¡Hasta luego!

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