auyama
Venezuela
In Venezuela a pumpkin is usually called auyama. The standard Spanish word calabaza is also understood. It is also called Crema de auyama.
Meaning: large orange squash (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| auyama | Venezuela |
| Calabaza | standard |
| Crema de auyama | soup |
Auyama is the everyday word in markets and kitchens, and it appears in soups, purées and sweet dishes like crema de auyama.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In other Spanish speaking countries the word may be zapallo, calabaza or ahuyama, which is a close variant.
When do people say it?
Pumpkin is often cooked in a soup or added to a traditional Venezuelan sancocho.
Did you know?
- Auyama is a very typical Venezuelan word that may be unfamiliar to Spanish speakers from Spain or Mexico.
Examples in context
- Voy a hacer crema de auyama.I am going to make pumpkin soup.
- Esta calabaza es enorme.This pumpkin is huge.
- Echa auyama al sancocho.Put pumpkin in the stew.
Example conversation
Gloria buys vegetables for a soup.
- GloriaDeme un pedazo de auyama.Give me a piece of pumpkin.
- Vendedor¿Así está bien?Is this okay?
- GloriaSí, gracias.Yes, thank you.
