nori
/noɾi/from spelling rules
nori is the Spanish word for the type of seaweed used in the preparation of sushi.
The most common way to express this in Spanish is alga nori.
Meaning: a type of seaweed used in the preparation of sushi (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/noɾi/
Did you know?
- Although alga is a feminine noun, Spanish speakers use the masculine article el before it in the singular, such as el alga nori, to avoid a clashing sound.
- Spanish uses the word hoja 'leaf' to describe a sheet of nori, treating the dried seaweed as if it were a piece of paper or a vegetable leaf.
- In Spanish, nori is an example of a 'transparent' loanword, meaning it retains its original Japanese sound and spelling without any adaptation to Spanish orthography.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el sushi con alga noriI love sushi with nori.
- ¿Has probado las hojas de alga nori en tus rollos de sushi?Have you tried using nori sheets in your sushi rolls?
- Necesito comprar hojas de nori para el sushi.I need to buy nori sheets for the sushi.
- El nori es un ingrediente esencial en este plato.Nori is an essential ingredient in this dish.
- ¿Tienes nori en la despensa?Do you have nori in the pantry?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at the supermarket.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está el nori para los rollos?Where is the nori for the rolls?
- MaríaEstá en el pasillo de comida asiática, Alejandro.It is in the Asian food aisle, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, María. Vamos a buscarlo.Thanks, María. Let's go look for it.
- MaríaNo olvides revisar si está fresco.Don't forget to check if it is fresh.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
