poporopos
Guatemala
Popcorn in Guatemala is poporopos, a word used in Guatemalan speech. In neutral Spanish it is palomitas.
Meaning: popped corn (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| poporopos | Guatemala |
| palomitas | neutral |
At the cinema you can ask for palomitas and be understood. On the street, sellers call out poporopos.
Which one should you use?
The word palomitas is used in Spain, Mexico and many other places, so it is the safe choice outside Guatemala.
Did you know?
- The word palomitas means "little doves" and was chosen because popped kernels look like white birds.
Examples in context
- Quiero poporopos con mantequilla.I want popcorn with butter.
- Compramos palomitas para la película.We bought popcorn for the movie.
- Los poporopos están calientes.The popcorn is hot.
Example conversation
Friends Sofía and Daniel buy snacks before a movie in Guatemala City.
- Sofía¿Compramos poporopos?Shall we buy popcorn?
- DanielSí, uno grande para compartir.Yes, a big one to share.
- SofíaCon mantequilla, por favor.With butter, please.
