Pringles
/pɾinɡles/from spelling rules
Pringles is the Spanish term for the brand of potato crisps sold in cylindrical cans.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾinɡles/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, Pringles are colloquially called papitas de tubo, which literally means 'tube little potatoes'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the brand is so dominant that Pringles is used as a generic term for any shaped crisp sold in a cylinder, regardless of the actual brand.
- A Spanish speaker might describe the product as las Pringles using a feminine plural article, treating the brand name as a substitute for the feminine noun patatas.
Examples in context
- Los invitados disfrutaron de las patatas fritas de la marca Pringles durante la reunión de negocios.The guests enjoyed Pringles brand fried potatoes during the business meeting.
- El supermercado ofrece un amplio surtido de productos Pringles para los aficionados a las papas fritas.The supermarket offers a wide range of Pringles products for potato chip enthusiasts.
- Voy a comprar unas patatas Pringles para la fiesta de esta noche.I'm going to buy some Pringles for tonight's party.
- Me encanta el crujido de las papas en tubo Pringles mientras veo una película.I love the crunch of tube-shaped Pringles potato chips while watching a movie.
- Compré unas Pringles en el supermercado.I bought some Pringles at the supermarket.
- ¿Quieres compartir estas Pringles conmigo?Do you want to share these Pringles with me?
- No quedan más Pringles en la lata.There are no more Pringles left in the can.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are sitting on the sofa watching a movie.
- Mateo¿Tienes las Pringles que compraste ayer, Lucía?Do you have the Pringles you bought yesterday, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, las tengo en la cocina.Yes, I have them in the kitchen.
- MateoTráelas, por favor, tengo mucha hambre.Bring them, please, I am very hungry.
- LucíaAhora mismo voy por ellas.I'll go get them right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
