cacahuate
Mexico
In Mexico a peanut is a cacahuate, a word that comes from Nahuatl. In South America people say maní and in Spain cacahuete.
Meaning: edible legume seed (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| cacahuate | Mexico |
| Maní | South America |
| Cacahuete | Spain |
Mexican snacks include cacahuates japoneses, coated peanuts, and cacahuates con chile y limón. Street vendors sell them in small bags.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cacahuate comes from Nahuatl tlalcacahuatl, meaning "earth cacao". Spain turned it into cacahuete and the Caribbean borrowed maní from Taíno.
Did you know?
- The word cacahuate literally means "earth cacao" in Nahuatl, from tlalli for earth and cacahuatl for cacao.
Examples in context
- Me comí una bolsa de cacahuates.I ate a bag of peanuts.
- Tengo alergia al cacahuate.I am allergic to peanuts.
- Los cacahuates japoneses son crujientes.Japanese-style peanuts are crunchy.
Example conversation
Iván buys snacks at a street stand near the zócalo in Mexico City.
- Iván¿Tiene cacahuates con limón?Do you have peanuts with lime?
- VendedoraSí, de a diez pesos.Yes, ten pesos a bag.
- IvánDeme dos bolsitas.Give me two little bags.
