guacamole
/ɡwakaˈmole/masculine
guacamole is the Spanish word for guacamole. Wiktionary also lists huacamole.
Meaning: avocado-based greenish dip (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| guacamole | /ɡwakaˈmole/ | masculine |
| huacamole | /wakamole/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America, masculine |
The word refers to an avocado-based greenish dip.
Is it said differently in some regions?
huacamole is a common regional spelling variant used in parts of Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, it is preceded by the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡwakaˈmole/
Did you know?
- The root word for avocado, āhuacatl, was also the Nahuatl word for 'testicle', likely because of the fruit's shape and the way it hangs from the tree.
- The word 'guacamole' shares its linguistic DNA with the famous thick Mexican sauce known as mole. Both words stem from the same Nahuatl root mōlli, which describes any substance that has been ground or crushed.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, guacamole is categorized as a salsa rather than a dip. This means it is often used as a condiment or a topping for a main dish instead of a snack for chips.
Examples in context
- Hay guacamole en el frigo.There's guacamole in the fridge.This sentence is useful for stating where the guacamole is located.Tatoeba #10880234 by Seael, translation #6784095 by Eccles17
- Estoy haciendo guacamole.I'm making guacamole.This sentence is useful for describing the action of making guacamole.Tatoeba #3573297 by hayastan, translation #3568442 by CK
- Lo único que le gusta a Mary de la comida mejicana es el guacamole.The only Mexican food Mary likes is guacamole.This sentence is useful for expressing a specific preference for guacamole among Mexican foods.Tatoeba #7915174 by Seael, translation #10473072 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Le gustaría probar el guacamole, señor?Would you like to try the guacamole, sir?
- ¿Podría traer más guacamole, por favor?Could you bring more guacamole, please?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are at a Mexican restaurant.
- Javier¿Quieres pedir un guacamole para compartir?Do you want to order a guacamole to share?
- MaríaSí, por favor, me encanta el guacamole.Yes, please, I love guacamole.
- JavierEste guacamole parece muy fresco.This guacamole looks very fresh.
- MaríaEs verdad, tiene un sabor delicioso.It's true, it has a delicious flavor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “guacamole” translations and entries guacamole, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guacamole, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
