aros de cebolla
/aɾos de θeboʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "onion rings" is translated into Spanish as aros de cebolla.
aros de cebolla refers to deep-fried slices of onion that are shaped like rings and usually coated in batter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aros (rings), de (of) and cebolla (onion).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single onion ring, use the singular form aro de cebolla.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾos de θeboʝa/
Did you know?
- The word cebolla is a diminutive form of the Latin word cēpa. This means that the Spanish word for 'onion' literally comes from a Latin word for 'little onion'.
- While aros de cebolla is the standard term, some Spanish speakers use anillos de cebolla. While both mean 'rings', anillos usually refers to jewelry worn on a finger.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, aros de cebolla are commonly served as part of a picada, a variety of salty snacks served before a main meal to stimulate the appetite.
Examples in context
- El menú del restaurante incluye aros de cebolla como aperitivo.The restaurant menu includes onion rings as an appetizer.
- Para la cena de gala, el chef preparó deliciosos aros de cebolla rebozados.For the gala dinner, the chef prepared delicious breaded onion rings.
- ¡Vamos a pedir una ración de aros de cebolla fritos para compartir!Let's order a portion of fried onion rings to share!
- ¿Qué recomiendan como acompañamiento de los aros de cebolla?What do you recommend as a side dish for the onion rings?
- Suelo disfrutar los aros de cebolla con una salsa de queso.I usually enjoy onion rings with cheese sauce.
- ¿Tienen alguna opción vegetariana de aros de cebolla?Do you have any vegetarian onion rings?
- Quiero una orden de aros de cebolla, por favor.I want an order of onion rings, please.
- Quiero pedir unos aros de cebolla.I want to order some onion rings.
- Los aros de cebolla están muy crujientes.The onion rings are very crunchy.
- ¿Viene la salsa con los aros de cebolla?Does the sauce come with the onion rings?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are ordering food at a restaurant.
- Alejandro¿Quieres compartir unos aros de cebolla conmigo?Do you want to share some onion rings with me?
- MaríaSí, me encantan los aros de cebolla.Yes, I love onion rings.
- AlejandroPerfecto, los pediré como entrada.Perfect, I will order them as an appetizer.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cebolla, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
