cacahuates japoneses
/kakawates xaponeses/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'japanese peanuts' is translated into Spanish as cacahuates japoneses.
To say 'salted Japanese peanuts', you can use Cacahuetes japoneses salados.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, cacahuates japoneses is commonly used. In Spain, the phrase is more commonly expressed as cacahuetes japoneses. In some Latin American countries, such as Argentina or Uruguay, maní japonés is used as an alternative.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is cacahuate japonés. In the plural form cacahuates japoneses, both the noun and the adjective must be plural to match.
Did you know?
- The word cacahuate comes from the Nahuatl word cacahuatl, which originally referred to the cacao plant. This shows the deep indigenous linguistic roots of the word for peanuts in Spanish.
- Despite the name cacahuates japoneses, these snacks were actually invented in Mexico. They are a local adaptation of a Japanese technique for coating nuts in flour and soy sauce.
- In Mexico, cacahuates japoneses are often sold as 'botanas'. This term refers to any salty snack eaten specifically while drinking beer or socializing.
Examples in context
- En la fiesta de anoche, probé unos cacahuetes japoneses deliciosos.At last night's party, I tried some delicious Japanese peanuts.
- Voy a comprar un paquete de cacahuates japoneses para disfrutar durante el partido de fútbol.I'm going to buy a pack of Japanese peanuts to enjoy during the soccer game.
- Me encantan los cacahuates japoneses.I love japanese peanuts.
- Compré unos cacahuates japoneses en la tienda.I bought some japanese peanuts at the store.
- ¿Quieres probar estos cacahuates japoneses?Do you want to try these japanese peanuts?
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are sitting on a park bench sharing snacks.
- LucíaTengo algunos cacahuates japoneses para compartir.I have some japanese peanuts to share.
- Mateo¡Qué rico! Muchas gracias, Lucía.How delicious! Thank you very much, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Te gustan los cacahuates japoneses?Do you like japanese peanuts?
- MateoSí, son mis favoritos.Yes, they are my favorites.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
