curry
/ˈkuri/
The Spanish word for curry is curry.
curry refers to the dish consisting of spiced food.
Meaning: dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun curry is masculine and is typically used with the definite article el (el curry).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkuri/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often describe the heat of a curry using the word picante rather than caliente, which refers only to the physical temperature.
- In some culinary contexts in Spain, 'curry' is used to refer specifically to the powder, whereas 'un curry' refers to the prepared meal.
- Unlike many foods that have been translated into Spanish, curry remains an unadapted borrowing from English. This means there is no 'Spanish-sounding' version of the word.
Examples in context
- Anoche comimos arroz con curry.We ate curry rice last night.This sentence is useful for describing a meal of rice and curry eaten in the past.Tatoeba #1120204 by Shishir, translation #788259 by hrin
- A Tom le gusta el curry picante.Tom likes hot curry.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for hot curry.Tatoeba #1296942 by marcelostockle, translation #37086 by CK
- Yo a menudo comía curry en Japón.I often ate curry in Japan.This sentence is useful for describing a past habit of eating curry in Japan.Tatoeba #1163731 by marcelostockle, translation #792564 by ryanthewired
- El curry es una especia muy utilizada en la cocina asiática.Curry is a highly used spice in Asian cuisine.
- Hoy en el menú del restaurante ofrecemos estofado al curry.Today, the restaurant menu features curry stew.
- ¿Has probado alguna vez un guiso de curry? ¡Es delicioso!Have you ever tried curry stew? It's delicious!
- Me encanta el pollo al curry que prepara mi abuela. Tiene un sabor único.I love the chicken curry my grandmother prepares. It has a unique taste.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Elena¿Quieres pedir un curry para cenar?Do you want to order a curry for dinner?
- MateoSí, me encanta el curry.Yes, I love curry.
- ElenaPerfecto, pediré un curry de pollo.Perfect, I will order a chicken curry.
- MateoGracias, Elena, eres muy amable.Thanks, Elena, you are very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry curry, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
