dim sum
/dim sum/from spelling rules
The phrase dim sum in Spanish refers to dim sum (noun).
Meaning: dim sum (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term tapas chinas is used to refer to Chinese small plates including dim sum.
How do you pronounce it?
/dim sum/
Did you know?
- The use of tapas chinas is specifically prevalent in Spain and would be confusing to a Spanish speaker in Mexico or Argentina, where tapas are not a local tradition.
- The Spanish word for 'steamer' (the basket used for dim sum), vaporera, comes from the root for 'steam' or 'vapor'.
- While dim sum is understood by foodies, a Spanish speaker in a traditional restaurant might ask for raciones or pequeñas porciones to describe the concept of small, shared plates.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría probar las tapas chinas de su menú.I would like to try the Chinese small plates from your menu.
- Deberías probar los bocaditos al vapor, te van a encantar.You should try the steamed delicacies, you'll love them.
- Te recomiendo las tapas chinas del restaurante, ¡son fantásticas!I recommend the Chinese small plates from the restaurant, they are fantastic!
- Quiero comer dim sum hoy.I want to eat dim sum today.
- El dim sum de este restaurante es muy bueno.The dim sum from this restaurant is very good.
- ¿Pedimos un poco de dim sum para compartir?Shall we order some dim sum to share?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are deciding what to eat for brunch.
- Sofía¿Tienes hambre de algo especial, Alejandro?Are you hungry for something special, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, me gustaría mucho comer dim sum.Yes, I would really like to eat dim sum.
- Sofía¡Perfecto! Conozco un lugar excelente.Perfect! I know an excellent place.
- AlejandroVamos entonces, Sofía.Let's go then, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
