patatas gajo
/patatas ɡaxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase potato wedges is translated into Spanish as patatas gajo.
This phrase refers to thick slices of potato cut into wedge shapes and typically fried or baked.
Which one should you use?
The phrase gajos de patata is a common alternative way to express the same dish.
How do you pronounce it?
/patatas ɡaxo/
Did you know?
- The word gajo actually shares a distant history with the Latin word for 'oak apple', tracing back to an ancient term for something made of oak.
- The word gajo is most commonly used to describe segments of citrus fruits like oranges or lemons, rather than vegetables.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, these are called papas rústicas if they are served with the skins left on.
Examples in context
- ¿Me podría traer unas papas fritas en gajos, por favor?Could you bring me some potato wedges, please?
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a restaurant menu.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿qué quieres comer de guarnición?Alejandro, what do you want for a side dish?
- AlejandroMe gustan mucho las patatas gajo.I really like potato wedges.
- ElenaYo también, pidamos una ración para compartir.Me too, let's order a portion to share.
- AlejandroPerfecto, me parece una buena idea.Perfect, that sounds like a good idea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
