arroz jollof
/aroθ xoʝof/from spelling rules
arroz jollof is the Spanish translation for jollof rice.
arroz jollof refers to the West African dish.
Meaning: West African dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using a definite article, the phrase follows standard Spanish gender agreement: el arroz jollof is used because arroz is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/aroθ xoʝof/
Did you know?
- The word arroz comes from Andalusian Arabic, which had borrowed it from Arabic, which in turn borrowed it from Ancient Greek.
- The term 'jollof' remains an unadapted loanword in Spanish, meaning it does not change its spelling or form to fit Spanish phonology.
- Because arroz jollof is a foreign loan-phrase, Spanish speakers may vary the pronunciation of jollof, sometimes adapting the 'j' sound to match the Spanish j sound, which is a breathy 'h' or a guttural 'kh'.
Examples in context
- Me encantaría probar el Arroz Jollof, he oído que es deliciosoI would love to try Jollof Rice, I've heard it's delicious
- ¡Vamos a cocinar un arrocito Jollof para la cena!Let's cook up some Jollof Rice for dinner!
- Me encanta el sabor del arroz jollof.I love the flavor of jollof rice.
- El arroz jollof es un plato de África Occidental.Jollof rice is a West African dish.
- ¿Quieres probar un poco de arroz jollof?Do you want to try some jollof rice?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are eating at a West African restaurant.
- MateoEste arroz jollof está muy picante.This jollof rice is very spicy.
- MaríaA mí me gusta mucho.I like it a lot.
- Mateo¿Te gustaría pedir otra porción?Would you like to order another portion?
- MaríaSí, por favor, está delicioso.Yes, please, it is delicious.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arroz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
