choclo
fresh corn, Peru
In Peru fresh corn on the cob, with its large kernels, is called choclo. The general word for the plant and grain is maíz, and toasted kernels are cancha.
Meaning: corn, maize (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| choclo | fresh corn, Peru |
| maíz | standard |
| cancha | toasted corn, Peru |
Order choclo con queso for the classic snack of boiled corn with cheese. Use maíz for the crop, the grain or corn in general.
Which one should you use?
Cancha is crunchy toasted corn, served as a side with ceviche.
When do people say it?
Peru grows many corn varieties. Purple corn, maíz morado, is the base of the drink chicha morada.
Did you know?
- Choclo comes from Quechua.
Examples in context
- Quiero un choclo con queso.I want corn on the cob with cheese.
- El ceviche se sirve con cancha.Ceviche is served with toasted corn.
Example conversation
Rosa orders a snack from a street vendor named Don Pablo in Cusco.
- RosaBuenas tardes. Un choclo con queso, por favor.Good afternoon. One corn with cheese, please.
- PabloAquí tiene, señorita. Está bien calientito.Here you are, miss. It is nice and hot.
- RosaGracias. ¿Cuánto es?Thanks. How much is it?
