pierogi
/pjeɾoxi/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for dumpling is pierogi.
pierogi is a noun used to refer to a type of dumpling.
Meaning: dumpling (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pjeɾoxi/.
Did you know?
- Unlike in Polish, where the word is inherently plural, a Spanish speaker treats pierogi as a singular count noun that requires an 's' for plurality.
- While pierogi is used in Spanish, it is actually a loanword from Polish. Most Spanish speakers will recognize the term only if they are familiar with Eastern European cuisine.
- While pierogi describes a specific dish, a Spanish speaker wanting a generic 'dumpling' might use bollo, which can also mean a 'bun' or a 'small roll'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría probar unas empanadillas polacas.I would like to try some Polish pierogi.
- ¿Sabes cómo preparar pastelitos rellenos estilo polaco?Do you know how to make Polish-style stuffed pastries?
- Voy a hacer unas empanadas rellenas polacas para la cena.I'm going to make some Polish filled pastries for dinner.
- ¿Quieres probar algunas masas rellenas polacas?Do you want to try some Polish stuffed pastries?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar los mejores raviolitos polacos en Buenos Aires?Where can I find the best Polish pierogi in Buenos Aires?
- ¿Has probado las empanadas polacas? Son riquísimas.Have you tried Polish empanadas? They are delicious.
- Los pierogi son muy ricos.The pierogi are very delicious.
- Quiero comer unos pierogi de queso.I want to eat some cheese pierogi.
- ¿Preparaste los pierogi para la cena?Did you prepare the pierogi for dinner?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Javier¿Quieres cocinar pierogi hoy, Elena?Do you want to cook pierogi today, Elena?
- ElenaSí, me encantan los pierogi.Yes, I love pierogi.
- JavierPerfecto, yo compraré los ingredientes.Perfect, I will buy the ingredients.
- ElenaGracias, Javier, eres muy amable.Thanks, Javier, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
