remolachas doradas
/remolat͡ʃas doɾadas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "golden beets" is remolachas doradas in Spanish.
remolachas doradas refers to a variety of beet root characterized by having yellow or orange flesh.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of remolachas (beets) and doradas (golden/gilded).
Which one should you use?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, these are more commonly referred to as remolachas amarillas (yellow beets).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term Betabel Amarillo is used for golden beets.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single golden beet, use the singular form remolacha dorada.
How do you pronounce it?
/remolatʃas doɾadas/
Did you know?
- While doradas means 'golden', using it in a grocery store might sound more like you are describing beets that have been 'gilded' or 'fried' rather than just their natural color.
- The word dorada is so commonly used for a specific species of sea bream that ordering dorada in a Spanish restaurant will almost always result in fish rather than a golden vegetable.
- While remolacha is standard in Spain and South America, the Mexican betabel likely derives from the French word betterave.
Examples in context
- Quiero cocinar una rica ensalada de remolacha dorada para la cena.I want to cook a delicious golden beet salad for dinner.
- Las remolachas doradas son muy dulces.The golden beets are very sweet.
- ¿Compraste remolachas doradas en el mercado?Did you buy golden beets at the market?
- Necesito una receta para cocinar remolachas doradas.I need a recipe to cook golden beets.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing what to make for dinner.
- Mateo¿Quieres comer remolachas doradas hoy, María?Do you want to eat golden beets today, María?
- MaríaSí, me encantan las remolachas doradas.Yes, I love golden beets.
- MateoPerfecto, yo las prepararé para la cena.Perfect, I will prepare them for dinner.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo, eres muy amable.Thanks, Mateo, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
