gachas
/ˈɡat͡ʃas/feminine, plural
The English word 'porridge' is translated into Spanish as gachas. Wiktionary also lists puches.
Meaning: breakfast cereal dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gachas | /ˈɡat͡ʃas/ | feminine, plural |
| puches | /ˈput͡ʃes/ | masculine |
The term is used to describe a breakfast cereal dish. In some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico and Central America, a similar hot, thickened beverage is referred to as atole.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term gachas is typically used to refer to porridge. In some Latin American countries, especially Mexico and Central America, the term atole is used for similar hot, thickened beverages.
How does it change in a sentence?
gachas is a feminine plural noun, used as las gachas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡatʃas/
Did you know?
- In Spain, gachas are often made with chickpea flour and topped with chorizo or bacon, making them a savory dish rather than a sweet breakfast cereal.
- The word puches comes directly from the Latin word pultes, which was the ancient Roman term for a standard grain-based mush.
- Traditional Castilian gachas manchegas are often served in a communal pot and eaten with a piece of crusty bread used as a scoop.
Examples in context
- Las gachas no se hacen así.That's not how you make porridge.This sentence shows how to describe the method of preparing gachas.Tatoeba #10471803 by Seael, translation #2817661 by memries
- ¿Te apetecen gachas esta mañana?Do you feel like porridge this morning?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants to eat gachas.Tatoeba #10471801 by Seael, translation #2500975 by raggione
- El anciano comió gachas de arroz.The old man ate some rice porridge.This sentence illustrates how to specify the type of porridge, such as rice, using gachas.Tatoeba #10471800 by Seael, translation #2326784 by Hybrid
- Me gustaría probar una papilla de avena, por favor.I would like to try an oatmeal porridge, please.
- Voy a disfrutar de un atole de chocolate caliente.I'm going to enjoy a hot chocolate atole.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are deciding what to eat for breakfast.
- JavierMaría, ¿quieres comer gachas hoy?María, do you want to eat porridge today?
- MaríaSí, me encantan las gachas calientes.Yes, I love hot porridge.
- JavierVoy a preparar gachas con manzana.I am going to prepare porridge with apple.
- MaríaSuena perfecto, Javier. Gracias.That sounds perfect, Javier. Thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “porridge” translations and entries gachas, puches, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries puches, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
