desgranar maíz
/desɡɾanaɾ maiθ/from spelling rules
To husk corn in Spanish is desgranar maíz.
This phrase is used to describe the action of removing the individual kernels of corn from the cob.
How do you pronounce it?
/desɡɾanaɾ maiθ/
Did you know?
- While desgranar describes removing the kernels, Spanish uses a different word, deshojar, to describe removing the outer green leaves of the corn.
- The word maíz is not of European origin, but was borrowed from the Taíno language of the Caribbean.
- The term desgranar is sometimes used metaphorically in Spanish to mean analyzing something piece by piece or detailing a list of items.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienen mazorcas de maíz?Do you have corn on the cob?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are preparing a traditional meal in the kitchen.
- ElenaMateo, ¿puedes desgranar maíz para el pastel?Mateo, can you husk corn for the cake?
- MateoClaro, Elena. ¿Cuántas mazorcas necesito?Sure, Elena. How many cobs do I need?
- ElenaSolo desgrana cuatro mazorcas.Just husk four cobs.
- MateoEstá bien, lo hago ahora mismo.Alright, I'll do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries desgranar, maíz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
