How to Say "Meatball" in Spanish

albóndiga

/alˈbondiɡa/feminine

The English word 'meatball' is translated into Spanish as albóndiga. It is also spelled almóndiga.

Meaning: ball of minced or ground meat (noun)

Ways to say it

“meatball” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA	Note
albóndiga	/alˈbondiɡa/	feminine
almóndiga	/alˈmondiɡa/	feminine, vernacular, alternative form

The word refers to a ball made of minced or ground meat.

albóndiga is the standard spelling, while almóndiga is a common vernacular alternative spelling.

The spelling almóndiga is considered a vernacular variation.

The noun is feminine, meaning it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la albóndiga). To express the plural 'meatballs', use albóndigas.

/alˈbondiɡa/

In its original Arabic form, the root of albóndiga referred to a 'pebble' or a 'bullet'.
In some regions, albóndigas are not just a main course but are served as tapas, small appetizers meant to be shared among friends.
In traditional Spanish cooking, albóndigas are often fried before being simmered in sauce to ensure they keep their round shape.

En la cena de gala, se sirvieron deliciosas albóndigas.
At the gala dinner, delicious meatballs were served.
Me gustaría ordenar albóndigas en salsa de tomate, por favor.
I would like to order meatballs in tomato sauce, please.
¿Has probado las albondiguillas de mi abuela? Son deliciosas.
Have you tried my grandmother's meatballs? They are delicious.
La albóndiga es muy grande.
The meatball is very large.
Esa albóndiga está deliciosa.
That meatball is delicious.

Mateo and Elena are eating dinner together.

Mateo

Elena, ¿te gusta la albóndiga?
Elena, do you like the meatball?
Elena

Sí, Mateo, está deliciosa.
Yes, Mateo, it is delicious.
Mateo

Quieres otra albóndiga en tu plato.
You want another meatball on your plate.
Elena

Sí, por favor, dame una más.
Yes, please, give me one more.

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