picatostes
/pikatostes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "croutons" is translated into Spanish as picatostes.
picatostes refers to small pieces of toasted or fried bread that are used as a garnish, typically in salads or soups.
How do you pronounce it?
/pikatostes/
Did you know?
- The word picatostes is derived from the verb picotear, which describes the way a bird pecks at food or how people eat small appetizers throughout the evening.
- In the traditional Andalusian soup salmorejo, the picatostes are not just a choice but a culturally essential component of the dish's texture.
- Because picotear also means 'to snack', the term picatostes evokes the social Spanish custom of eating small bits of food while socializing.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría añadir picatostes a mi ensaladaI would like to add croutons to my salad
- Por favor, podría traerme una sopa con picatostes?Could you please bring me a soup with croutons?
- Añade los picatostes al final para darle un toque crujienteAdd the croutons at the end to give it a crispy touch
- ¿Puedes pasarme los costrones para añadirlos a mi ensalada?Can you pass me the croutons to add them to my salad?
- Añade unos picatostes a la sopa.Add some croutons to the soup.
- Me gustan los picatostes crujientes.I like crunchy croutons.
- ¿Lleva la ensalada picatostes de ajo?Does the salad have garlic croutons?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿puedes traer los picatostes?Daniel, can you bring the croutons?
- DanielSí, María, ya están en la mesa.Yes, María, they are already on the table.
- MaríaPerfecto, la ensalada se verá muy bien.Perfect, the salad will look very good.
- DanielEspero que te gusten.I hope you like them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
