patatas rojas
/patatas ɾoxas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "red potatoes" is translated into Spanish as patatas rojas.
This phrase is used to describe potatoes that possess a red skin.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, the phrase Papas Rojas is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the plural form patatas rojas, the adjective rojas must agree in both gender (feminine) and number (plural) with the noun patatas. If you use the singular form, patata roja, both the noun and the adjective must be singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/patatas ɾoxas/
When do people say it?
The papa bonita is a specific variety of red potato that is the primary type used when making papas arrugadas.
Did you know?
- Because the word papa can mean several things, a Spanish speaker might distinguish between la papa (the potato) and el papa (the Pope) through gender and article usage.
- In many parts of the Andes, where potatoes originated, the word 'papa' is part of an ancient Quechua linguistic heritage.
- While rojas means 'red', some varieties of papas rojas in Latin America actually have a deep purple or violet flesh inside.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría algunas patatas rojas, las que son de piel coloradaI would like some red potatoes, the ones with a reddish skin
- Prefiero las patatas rojas para la ensalada.I prefer red potatoes for the salad.
- Necesito comprar patatas rojas para la cena.I need to buy red potatoes for dinner.
- Las patatas rojas son mejores para ensaladas.Red potatoes are better for salads.
- ¿Prefieres patatas rojas o patatas blancas?Do you prefer red potatoes or white potatoes?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at the local grocery store.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿buscamos las patatas rojas?Lucía, are we looking for the red potatoes?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, están en la sección de verduras.Yes, Alejandro, they are in the vegetable section.
- AlejandroEstas patatas rojas se ven muy frescas.These red potatoes look very fresh.
- LucíaPerfecto, vamos a llevar un par de kilos.Perfect, let's take a couple of kilos.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
