papa
standard
The word for potato in Puerto Rico is papa. The plural is papas, and fries are papas fritas. It is also called Papa rellena.
Meaning: starchy tuber (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| papa | standard |
| Papas fritas | fries |
| Papa rellena | stuffed potato |
Say una papa for one potato. A popular snack is papa rellena, a fried potato ball stuffed with seasoned meat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain people say patata. Latin America, including Puerto Rico, says papa. Using patata would sound Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
Papa is feminine, so it is la papa and papas fritas.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word papa comes from the Quechua word for the tuber, brought into Spanish from the Andes.
Examples in context
- Quiero una papa asada.I want a baked potato.
- Pedimos papas fritas con el pollo.We ordered fries with the chicken.
- Compré papas para el guiso.I bought potatoes for the stew.
Example conversation
Dad Ángel and his daughter Camila prepare dinner in their kitchen in Humacao.
- CamilaPapi, ¿cuántas papas pelo?Dad, how many potatoes should I peel?
- ÁngelPela cuatro, para el guiso.Peel four, for the stew.
- CamilaListo. ¿Hago papas fritas también?Done. Shall I make fries too?
