seta
/ˈseta/feminine
The English word mushroom is seta in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists callampa.
Meaning: fruiting body of a fungus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| seta | /ˈseta/ | feminine |
| callampa | /kaˈʝampa/ | feminine |
A mushroom is the fruiting body of a fungus.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Andean region, including Chile, Peru and Bolivia, callampa is used to refer to a mushroom. Additionally, in Perú, Chile and Argentina, the specific term hongo de pino is used to refer to the porcini mushroom.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, use setas or callampas for callampa.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈseta/
Did you know?
- The word seta might be rooted in the Ancient Greek word for a 'poultice used to cause flesh to rot'.
- The word callampa can sometimes be used in certain Latin American slangs to refer to something else entirely, such as a part of the anatomy.
- In some rural parts of Spain, the act of gathering setas is a deeply ritualized seasonal activity with local codes of secrecy regarding the best spots.
Examples in context
- Es una seta.It's a mushroom.Tatoeba #7932083 by Seael, translation #7932085 by Seael
- Quisiera una ensalada con setas, por favor.I would like a salad with mushrooms, please.
- El hongo es un alimento muy nutritivo.The mushroom is a highly nutritious food.
- Me gustaría una pizza con champiñones, por favor.I would like a pizza with mushrooms, please.
- Encontré una seta roja en el bosque.I found a red mushroom in the forest.
- Esa seta parece ser comestible.That mushroom looks like it is edible.
Example conversation
Javier and María are hiking in a forest.
- Javier¡Mira, María! He visto una seta.Look, María! I have seen a mushroom.
- MaríaEs una seta muy pequeña, Javier.It is a very small mushroom, Javier.
- Javier¿Crees que la seta es venenosa?Do you think the mushroom is poisonous?
- MaríaMejor no la toques.Better not touch it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mushroom” translations and entries seta, callampa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries callampa, seta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
