crab rangoon
/kɾab ɾanɡoon/from spelling rules
The English phrase crab rangoon is used in Spanish to refer to a deep-fried dumpling filled with a mixture of cream cheese and crab meat.
In Spanish, the English name crab rangoon is used to identify this specific appetizer. It refers to a crispy, fried dumpling typically containing a savory filling of crab meat and cream cheese.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾab ɾanɡoon/
Did you know?
- While you might expect a Spanish name for this dish, if you ask for 'empanadas de cangrejo', you will likely receive a traditional Latin American pastry rather than an Asian-style dumpling.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, crab rangoon is categorized under comida china even though the dish was actually invented in the United States.
- The term wantones used in wantones de cangrejo is a phonetic loanword from the Cantonese wonton, which in its original language means 'swallowing dumpling'.
Examples in context
- Si te gustan los sabores exóticos, te recomiendo probar las Tartaletas de Cangrejo al Estilo Rangoon.If you like exotic flavors, I recommend trying the Crab Rangoon Tartlets.
- Quiero pedir crab rangoon como entrada.I want to order crab rangoon as an appetizer.
- ¿Te gustan los crab rangoon?Do you like crab rangoon?
- El crab rangoon está muy crujiente.The crab rangoon is very crunchy.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a menu at a Chinese restaurant.
- SofíaMira, tienen crab rangoon aquí.Look, they have crab rangoon here.
- AlejandroMe encantan, vamos a compartir unos.I love them, let's share some.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo pediré el crab rangoon.Perfect, I will order the crab rangoon.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thank you, Sofía, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
