hummus
/ˈumus/masculine
The Spanish word for hummus is hummus.
hummus is a noun used to refer to a dip made of chickpea paste.
Meaning: dip made of chickpea paste (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
hummus is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈumus/.
Did you know?
- While hummus is common, you will often see it listed as hummus de garbanzos on Spanish menus to specify that it is made from chickpeas.
- While the word hummus is used in Spain, you might also see it written as humus in older culinary texts, though this can be confusing as it is also the Spanish word for 'humus' or organic soil.
- In some Spanish regions, hummus is served as a 'tapa', a small appetizer accompanying a drink, rather than a main meal component.
Examples in context
- ¡Dios mío! ¡Qué rico está ese hummus!My goodness, that is some tasty hummus!This sentence is useful for expressing how tasty the hummus is.Tatoeba #6989590 by cueyayotl, translation #3268031 by Vincinho
- un poco de hummus, por favorA little bit of hummus, please
- El hummus tiene un sabor muy suave.The hummus has a very mild flavor.
- ¿Quieres un poco de hummus con el pan?Do you want some hummus with the bread?
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are sharing an appetizer at a restaurant.
- MaríaEste hummus está delicioso, Alejandro.This hummus is delicious, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSí, es el mejor hummus que he probado.Yes, it is the best hummus I have ever tried.
- María¿Te gustaría probar más?Would you like to try more?
- AlejandroNo, gracias, ya estoy lleno.No, thank you, I am already full.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hummus” translations and entries hummus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
