pasta de curry
/pasta de kuri/from spelling rules
The English phrase "curry paste" is translated into Spanish as pasta de curry.
This noun refers to a moist curry base used in cooking.
Meaning: moist curry base (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pasta (paste) and de curry (of curry).
Did you know?
- In Spanish, pasta is a common slang term for 'money' in Spain, though it is never used this way when referring to pasta de curry.
- The word pasta comes from the Ancient Greek word pastá, which referred to a salted fish paste or porridge.
- The word pasta is used in Spanish for a wide range of thick substances, including 'toothpaste' and 'glues'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar pasta de curry en el supermercado?Where can I find curry paste in the supermarket?
- Me gustaría comprar algo de pasta de curry para preparar una receta especialI would like to buy some curry paste to prepare a special recipe.
- ¿Puede recomendarme una tienda donde vendan buena pasta de curry?Can you recommend a store that sells good curry paste?
- Olvidé comprar pasta para curry en el supermercadoI forgot to buy curry paste at the supermarket.
- Necesito una cucharada de pasta de curry para la receta.I need a tablespoon of curry paste for the recipe.
- Necesito comprar pasta de curry en el supermercado.I need to buy curry paste at the supermarket.
- Esta pasta de curry es muy picante.This curry paste is very spicy.
- Mezcla la pasta de curry con la leche de coco.Mix the curry paste with the coconut milk.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are cooking dinner together in their kitchen.
- Mateo¿Tienes la pasta de curry en la despensa, María?Do you have the curry paste in the pantry, María?
- MaríaSí, la encontré en el estante de abajo.Yes, I found it on the bottom shelf.
- MateoPerfecto, vamos a usar un poco para el arroz.Perfect, let's use a little bit for the rice.
- MaríaDe acuerdo, Mateo, yo la preparo ahora.Okay, Mateo, I will prepare it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries curry, de, pasta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
