papa
everyday
Potato is papa in Argentina. Spain uses patata, but Argentines say papa, and fries are papas fritas. It is also called puré de papas.
Meaning: starchy vegetable (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| papa | everyday |
| papas fritas | fries |
| puré de papas | mashed |
Common dishes include papas fritas (fries), puré de papas (mashed potatoes) and papas al horno (baked potatoes). The classic side to a steak is papas fritas.
Which one should you use?
The word patata is used in Spain and sounds foreign in Argentina.
How does it change in a sentence?
Papa is feminine: la papa, las papas. Do not confuse it with papá (dad), which has an accent.
Did you know?
- The word papa comes from Quechua, and the potato originated in the Andes.
Examples in context
- Quiero papas fritas.I want fries.
- Pelá las papas.Peel the potatoes.
- Hice puré de papas.I made mashed potatoes.
Example conversation
Nora and her son Dante cook dinner at home in Mendoza.
- NoraDante, pelá las papas, por favor.Dante, peel the potatoes, please.
- Dante¿Cuántas?How many?
- NoraCuatro alcanzan.Four will be enough.
