cebolla encurtida
/θeboʝa enkuɾtida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pickled onion" is translated into Spanish as cebolla encurtida.
The phrase refers to an onion that has been preserved in vinegar or a brine solution.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cebolla (onion) and encurtida (pickled/preserved in brine or vinegar).
Which one should you use?
A common alternative way to describe pickled onions is cebollas en vinagre, which means "onions in vinegar".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple pickled onions, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized to form cebollas encurtidas.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeboʝa enkuɾtida/
Did you know?
- The term encurtir comes from curtir, which also means to tan leather. Both refer to the process of preserving or changing the texture of a material using a chemical agent.
- The word cebolla is technically a diminutive. It comes from the Late Latin cēpulla, which is a smaller version of the original Latin word cēpa.
- In Mexico, pickled red onions are often called cebollas curtidas and are essential for garnishing 'cochinita pibil', a traditional slow-roasted pork dish from Yucatán.
Examples in context
- Me encanta comer cebolla en vinagre con mis tacos.I love to eat pickled onions with my tacos.
- ¿Podrías pasarme la cebolla encurtida, por favor?Could you pass me the pickled onion, please?
- ¡Asegúrate de traer algunas cebollas en escabeche para la barbacoa del domingo!Make sure to bring some pickled onions for Sunday's barbecue!
- ¿Has probado las deliciosas cebollas curtidas de la abuela?Have you tried grandma's delicious pickled onions?
- La cebolla encurtida es un buen acompañamiento.Pickled onion is a good accompaniment.
- ¿Quieres un poco de cebolla encurtida en tu taco?Do you want some pickled onion on your taco?
- Me gusta mucho el sabor de la cebolla encurtida.I really like the flavor of pickled onion.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are eating street tacos at a food stall.
- DanielLucía, ¿te gusta la cebolla encurtida?Lucía, do you like pickled onion?
- LucíaSí, la cebolla encurtida le da mucho sabor.Yes, pickled onion adds a lot of flavor.
- DanielA mí también, pero esta es muy ácida.Me too, but this one is very acidic.
- LucíaEs verdad, Daniel, es bastante fuerte.It's true, Daniel, it is quite strong.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cebolla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
