rollo de primavera
/roʝo de pɾimabeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "eggroll" is translated into Spanish as rollo de primavera.
Rollo de primavera is the standard term used to describe both spring rolls and eggrolls in most Spanish-speaking contexts. It refers to the fried appetizer consisting of a rolled pancake filled with vegetables and sometimes meat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase rollo de primavera literally translates to "spring roll".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term rollo primavera is also commonly used to refer to an eggroll.
How does it change in a sentence?
To talk about multiple items, use the plural form rollos de primavera. In this pluralization, only the noun rollo changes to rollos, while de primavera remains the same.
How do you pronounce it?
/roʝo de pɾimabeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word rollo is a doublet of the Spanish word rótulo, meaning 'label' or 'sign', as both originate from the Latin rotulus.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, these rolls are treated as a generic 'Asian' dish and are often found in menus labeled as comida china even if the recipe is adapted locally.
- Spanish uses the word rollo to describe anything rolled, from these appetizers to a 'roll' of film or a scroll of paper.
Examples in context
- Quiero un rollo de primavera.I want an eggroll.
- Este rollo de primavera está muy crujiente.This eggroll is very crunchy.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are looking at a menu in a Chinese restaurant.
- DanielSofía, ¿quieres probar el rollo de primavera?Sofía, do you want to try the eggroll?
- SofíaSí, suena delicioso.Yes, it sounds delicious.
- DanielPidamos una porción para compartir.Let's order a portion to share.
- SofíaMe parece una buena idea, Daniel.That sounds like a good idea, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, primavera, rollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
