quiero palomitas
/kjeɾo palomitas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want popcorn" is translated into Spanish as quiero palomitas.
This phrase is used to express a desire to eat popped corn.
What does it mean word for word?
The word palomitas is a diminutive of paloma (pigeon), literally meaning "little pigeons" due to the white, fluffy appearance of the kernels. The word quiero means "I want".
Is it said differently in some regions?
While palomitas or palomitas de maíz are most common in Spain, different terms are used elsewhere. In Chile, cabritas is a name for popcorn and in Venezuela, cotufas is a name for popcorn. In Argentina and Uruguay, instead of palomitas, one would typically say quiero pochoclo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word quiero is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb querer (to want).
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo palomitas/
Did you know?
- The word pochoclo used in Argentina is thought by some to be a corruption of the English word 'popcorn', blending English phonetics with Spanish patterns.
- In Chile, the word cabritas for popcorn literally translates to 'little goats', likely referring to the way the kernels jump in the pot.
- The verb querer used in quiero palomitas can also mean 'to love' when referring to people, making the word for 'want' and 'love' the same.
Examples in context
- Quiero palomitas de maíz.I want popcorn.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire for quiero palomitas.Tatoeba #8102378 by Seael, translation #5551009 by Hybrid
- ¿Podría traerme palomitas de maíz?Could you bring me popcorn?
- Quiero palomitas, por favor.I want popcorn, please.
- Si podemos, quiero palomitas para la película.If we can, I want popcorn for the movie.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a movie theater snack bar.
- ElenaJavier, quiero palomitas.Javier, I want popcorn.
- Javier¿Quieres palomitas dulces o saladas?Do you want sweet or salty popcorn?
- ElenaPrefiero las saladas.I prefer the salty ones.
- JavierMuy bien, las compro ahora.Very well, I will buy them now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
