gumbo
/ɡumbo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for soup or stew is gumbo.
gumbo is a noun used to refer to a soup or a stew.
Meaning: soup or stew (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɡumbo/.
Did you know?
- The word gumbo is not natively Spanish but is a loanword from the West African word kingombo, meaning 'okra'.
- Because 'gumbo' is so closely tied to Louisiana Creole culture, using the word in a standard restaurant in Spain or Mexico will likely result in a 'blank stare'. It is viewed as a foreign proper noun rather than a common Spanish word for stew.
- If you want to describe the thick, hearty texture of a 'gumbo' using Spanish adjectives, you might use the word 'espeso', which describes anything from a soup to a thick fog.
Examples in context
- El gumbo es un plato tradicional de Luisiana que combina carne, verduras y especias en un guiso sabroso y rico.Gumbo is a traditional Louisiana dish that combines meat, vegetables, and spices in a tasty and rich stew.
- ¿Has probado el guisado de Luisiana? Es un plato lleno de sabores intensos y deliciosos.Have you tried the Louisiana stew? It is a dish full of intense and delicious flavors.
- El gumbo está muy caliente.The gumbo is very hot.
- ¿Quieres probar un poco de mi gumbo?Do you want to try some of my gumbo?
- Este gumbo tiene mucho sabor.This gumbo is very flavorful.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are having lunch at home.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿te gusta el gumbo?María, do you like the gumbo?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, es delicioso.Yes, Alejandro, it is delicious.
- AlejandroMe alegra que te guste.I'm glad you like it.
- María¿Puedo comer un poco más?Can I have a little more?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
