palomitas
standard, Costa Rica
Popcorn in Costa Rica is palomitas or palomitas de maíz. The word is plural, like "kernels", so people say unas palomitas for a portion.
Meaning: popped corn snack (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| palomitas | standard, Costa Rica |
| palomitas de maíz | full form |
At the cinema you ask for unas palomitas or un combo de palomitas y gaseosa. The long form palomitas de maíz is used in recipes and shops.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Other countries use pochoclo, cabritas, canguil or crispetas. None of those are standard in Costa Rica.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word palomitas means "little doves", and the name comes from the white puffs of popped corn.
Examples in context
- Quiero unas palomitas.I want some popcorn.
- Las palomitas están calientes.The popcorn is hot.
- Compré palomitas de maíz para la película.I bought popcorn for the movie.
Example conversation
Sara and her brother Iván buy snacks at the movies from the seller Óscar.
- SaraBuenas, ¿me da unas palomitas?Hello, can I have some popcorn?
- Óscar¿Grandes o pequeñas?Large or small?
- SaraGrandes, para compartir.Large, to share.
