patatas salteadas
/patatas salteadas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, home fries is translated as patatas salteadas.
Patatas salteadas refers to diced potatoes that are fried or sautéed, often served as a side dish for breakfast.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase patatas salteadas literally means 'sautéed potatoes'.
Which one should you use?
While patatas salteadas describes the sautéed style of home fries, patatas fritas is the more common term used for standard deep-fried french fries.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Caribbean, particularly in Cuba and Puerto Rico, home fries that are seasoned with various spices are called Papas fritas a la criolla.
How does it change in a sentence?
If referring to a single potato, the adjective must change to the singular form salteada to match the feminine noun patata.
How do you pronounce it?
/patatas salteadas/
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a more hearty, rustic version of diced potatoes in Spain, you might see them listed as patatas a lo pobre, which literally translates to 'potatoes in the poor style'.
- The verb saltear used in patatas salteadas comes from the word salto, meaning 'jump', because the food is tossed or jumped in the pan.
- The phrase a la criolla used for seasoned home fries refers to the 'criollo' people, who were individuals of European descent born in the Americas.
Examples in context
- Me gustan las patatas salteadas con huevo.I like home fries with egg.
- ¿Podemos pedir patatas salteadas como guarnición?Can we order home fries as a side dish?
- Estas patatas salteadas están muy ricas.These home fries are very delicious.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are having breakfast at a cafe.
- MateoElena, ¿quieres comer unas patatas salteadas?Elena, do you want to eat some home fries?
- ElenaSí, me encantan las patatas salteadas para el desayuno.Yes, I love home fries for breakfast.
- MateoYo también las pediré para acompañar mi café.I will order them too to go with my coffee.
- ElenaPerfecto, parece un desayuno muy completo.Perfect, it sounds like a very complete breakfast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
