cebollas
/θeboʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "onions" is translated into Spanish as cebollas.
cebollas refers to round vegetables with many layers and a strong smell and taste.
Which one should you use?
cebollitas is used specifically for small onions or scallions and cebollines refers to green onions or spring onions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, particularly Mexico, cebollines is frequently used to specifically mean green onions or spring onions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is cebolla, and the plural form is cebollas.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeboʝas/
Did you know?
- The word cebolla shares a root with the word cebollazo, which refers to a blow or a hit delivered with an onion, often used humorously in regional dialects.
- In traditional Spanish folklore and home remedies, a slice of cebolla placed under a pillow or near the bed was believed to absorb toxins and cure the common cold.
- The pronunciation of the double 'l' in cebolla varies so significantly that in some Argentinian or Uruguayan accents, it sounds like a 'sh' sound, making it sound very different from the Spanish spoken in Madrid.
Examples in context
- Ya nacieron las cebollas.The onions have already sprouted.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe onions that have sprouted.Tatoeba #2268428 by cueyayotl, translation #2268427 by _undertoad
- Pela y pica las cebollas.Peel and dice the onions.This sentence shows how to use the word when giving instructions to peel and dice cebollas.Tatoeba #5456657 by marcelostockle, translation #3393712 by Hybrid
- Voy a freír las cebollas.I'm going to fry the onions.This sentence demonstrates using cebollas in the context of frying them.Tatoeba #12303523 by Serrot, translation #12305300 by Miktsoanit
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are shopping for ingredients at a market.
- Mateo¿Necesitamos comprar cebollas?Do we need to buy onions?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, necesitamos cebollas para la sopa.Yes, Mateo, we need onions for the soup.
- MateoMuy bien, voy a buscarlas.Very well, I am going to look for them.
- ElenaGracias, elige las más frescas.Thank you, choose the freshest ones.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
