colinabo
/koliˈnabo/masculine
The English word 'rutabaga' is translated into Spanish as colinabo. Wiktionary also lists nabo sueco.
Meaning: edible root (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| colinabo | /koliˈnabo/ | masculine |
| nabo sueco | /nabo sweko/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
In Spanish, both colinabo and nabo sueco refer to the rutabaga, which is an edible root.
Which one should you use?
colinabo is a single-word noun for rutabaga, whereas nabo sueco is a descriptive phrase meaning 'Swedish turnip'.
How do you pronounce it?
/koliˈnabo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word nabo is used as a slang term to describe someone who is dim-witted or clumsy.
- The word nabo is also used in Spanish to describe a specific type of phallic shape in colloquial contexts.
- The root of the word colinabo is a combination of 'col' (cabbage) and 'nabo' (turnip), describing its physical characteristics.
Examples in context
- El colinabo es muy nutritivo.The rutabaga is very nutritious.
- Compré un colinabo en el mercado.I bought a rutabaga at the market.
- Ese colinabo es bastante grande.That rutabaga is quite large.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are cooking dinner together.
- DanielElena, ¿tienes el colinabo listo?Elena, do you have the rutabaga ready?
- ElenaSí, ya lo corté en trozos.Yes, I already cut it into pieces.
- DanielPerfecto, lo pondré en la olla ahora.Perfect, I will put it in the pot now.
- ElenaQué rico va a quedar este guiso.This stew is going to be delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rutabaga” translations and entries colinabo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries colinabo, nabo, sueco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
