puré
/puˈɾe/
'mashed' in Spanish is puré.
The term puré is a loanword from French and can be used to describe any food that has been blended or mashed into a smooth consistency, not just potatoes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the standard way to say mashed potatoes is puré de patatas. In many Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Argentina, the preferred expression is puré de papas. In some Caribbean countries, such as the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico, the term majado is commonly used to describe mashed ingredients.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun puré can be pluralized as purés when you are referring to multiple servings or different types of mashed foods.
How do you pronounce it?
/puˈɾe/
Did you know?
- While puré implies a smooth texture, the term mazacote is used to describe a mashed dish that has become clumpy or too thick.
- The word majado is specifically linked to the use of a mortar and pestle through the verb majar.
- In the Caribbean, requesting majado instead of puré signals that you prefer a rustic and chunky consistency over a smooth one.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el puré de papas con mantequilla.I love mashed potatoes with butter.
- ¿Preparaste las papas? Sí, están hechas puré.Did you prepare the potatoes? Yes, they are mashed.
- ¿Puedes hacer unas papas chafadas para acompañar la carne?Can you make some mashed potatoes to accompany the meat?
- Me encanta el puré de patatas con aceite de oliva.I love mashed potatoes with olive oil.
- Hoy preparé puré de papas con manteca.Today I made mashed potatoes with butter.
- El mofongo dominicano se prepara con plátanos majados.Dominican mofongo is made with mashed plantains.
- El puré de patatas está muy rico.The mashed potatoes are very tasty.
- Prefiero comer puré de calabaza.I prefer eating mashed pumpkin.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are eating dinner together.
- DanielMaría, el puré está muy rico.María, the mashed potatoes are very tasty.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel. Le puse mantequilla.Thank you, Daniel. I added butter to it.
- DanielSe nota, tiene una textura suave.I can tell, it has a smooth texture.
- MaríaEs mi receta favorita.It is my favorite recipe.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry puré, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
