Señor Cara de Papa
/seɲoɾ kaɾa de papa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mr. Potato head" is translated into Spanish as Señor Cara de Papa.
This phrase refers to the name of the toy character known for having a potato-shaped body and detachable facial features.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of Señor (Mr.), Cara (face), de (of) and Papa (potato).
Which one should you use?
While Señor Cara de Papa is the standard name, you may encounter the informal variation Cara de Papa, which translates to "Potato Face". Another informal variation is Don Patata.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Señor Patata is a regional alternative to Señor Cara de Papa.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɲoɾ kaɾa de papa/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word papa for potato is not an indigenous European word but was borrowed from Quechua, a language spoken in the Andes mountains of South America.
- In Spanish, cara de papa can be used as a playful or mean insult to describe someone with a dull or lumpy face, even if they are not a toy.
- Using Don in the variation Don Patata is a specific cultural mark of respect and affection that differs from the more formal Señor.
Examples in context
- El juguete es el Señor Cara de Papa.The toy is Mr. Potato Head.
- ¿Dónde está el Señor Cara de Papa?Where is Mr. Potato Head?
- Mi hijo quiere al Señor Cara de Papa.My son wants Mr. Potato Head.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are cleaning up a playroom.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿has visto al Señor Cara de Papa?Daniel, have you seen Mr. Potato Head?
- DanielNo lo he visto por ninguna parte.I haven't seen him anywhere.
- LucíaSeguro que el Señor Cara de Papa está en la caja.I'm sure Mr. Potato Head is in the box.
- DanielTienes razón, lo encontré aquí.You're right, I found him here.
