pata de vaca
/pata de baka/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cow foot" is translated into Spanish as pata de vaca.
The term is commonly used in culinary contexts to refer to the ingredient used in stews or soups.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pata (foot/paw), de (of) and vaca (cow).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, pata de ternera may be used instead of pata de res for cow foot.
Did you know?
- In Latin America, pata de vaca is not just a cut of meat but also the common name for several species of trees in the Bignoniaceae family.
- The word pata may have been borrowed from the Andalusian Arabic word for 'duck', suggesting a historical link between a waterbird and a hoof.
- While often seen as a byproduct in some cultures, pata de vaca is considered a prized ingredient in many Spanish-speaking traditions for creating gelatinous broths.
Examples in context
- Me gusta comer pata de resI enjoy eating cow foot
- ¿Has probado la patita guisada?Have you tried the stewed cow foot?
- Compré pata de vaca para el caldo.I bought cow foot for the broth.
- La pata de vaca es muy nutritiva.Cow foot is very nutritious.
- Necesitamos limpiar bien la pata de vaca.We need to clean the cow foot well.
Example conversation
At a local market while shopping for ingredients.
- Elena¿Tiene pata de vaca fresca?Do you have fresh cow foot?
- AlejandroSí, tengo la mejor pata de vaca aquí.Yes, I have the best cow foot here.
- ElenaPerfecto, deme dos piezas, por favor.Perfect, give me two pieces, please.
- AlejandroClaro que sí, señora.Of course, ma'am.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pata, vaca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
