papas rizadas
/papas ɾiθadas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "curly fries" is translated into Spanish as papas rizadas.
Meaning: kind of fries (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of papas (potatoes) and rizadas (curly/curled).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term patatas rizadas is commonly used to refer to curly fries. In many Latin American countries, the phrase papas fritas rizadas is used to be more explicit by adding fritas (fried), though papas rizadas is still understood.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a feminine plural noun phrase, so any adjectives describing the potatoes must also be feminine and plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/papas ɾiθadas/
Did you know?
- While papas is the standard term in the Americas, the word is a loanword from the Quechua language of the Andes, rather than originating from Spain.
- The adjective rizado is used for anything that spirals, meaning the same word used for curly fries also describes a 'curly' pig's tail in agricultural contexts.
- In some Latin American countries, ordering papas without the word fritas might result in receiving boiled potatoes instead of fries.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría ordenar papas rizadas, por favor.I would like to order curly fries, please.
- Vamos a pedir unas papas onduladas para compartir.Let's order some curly fries to share.
- Quiero pedir unas papas rizadas.I want to order some curly fries.
- ¿Venden papas rizadas en este restaurante?Do they sell curly fries in this restaurant?
- Estas papas rizadas están muy ricas.These curly fries are very delicious.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at a fast food menu.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres unas papas rizadas?Sofía, do you want some curly fries?
- SofíaSí, me encantan las papas rizadas.Yes, I love curly fries.
- JavierPerfecto, las pediré ahora mismo.Perfect, I will order them right now.
- SofíaGracias, Javier.Thanks, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
