bola de masa hervida
/bola de masa eɾbida/from spelling rules
The English word "dumpling" is translated into Spanish as bola de masa hervida.
Meaning: food (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/bola de masa eɾbida/
Did you know?
- The word 'bola' in your phrase shares a linguistic root with the English word 'bubble', as both stem from the Latin 'bulla', meaning a swelling or a bubble.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, masa is not just the word for 'dough' but refers specifically to the nixtamalized corn flour used to make tortillas.
- While bola de masa hervida is the technical translation, many Spanish speakers simply use the English word 'dumpling' when discussing Asian cuisine.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are eating dinner together.
- SofíaMira, esta bola de masa hervida es deliciosa.Look, this dumpling is delicious.
- JavierTienes razón, tiene un sabor muy rico.You are right, it has a very rich flavor.
- Sofía¿Quieres otra bola de masa hervida, Javier?Do you want another dumpling, Javier?
- JavierSí, por favor, dame una más.Yes, please, give me one more.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bola, de, masa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
