cebollines
/θeboʝines/from spelling rules
The English phrase "scallions" is cebollines in Spanish.
cebollines refers to long, thin green onions with a mild flavor used as a vegetable or garnish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Mexico, scallions may be referred to as cebolla cambray. In Argentina, scallions are commonly known as cebolla de verdeo.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeboʝines/
Did you know?
- The word cebollino is often used in Spain to refer to chives, which are much thinner than the scallions found in the Americas.
- In Mexico, if you ask for cebollitas, you might receive small, whole onions rather than the sliced green stalks used for garnish.
- In Argentina, the term cebolla de verdeo literally translates to 'green onion', but verdeo specifically refers to the process of turning green, rather than just the color itself.
Examples in context
- En esta receta necesitamos cebollín fresco.In this recipe, we need fresh scallions.
- Voy al mercado a comprar cebollino.I'm going to the market to buy scallions.
- Necesito comprar cebollines para la sopa.I need to buy scallions for the soup.
- Los cebollines frescos están en el mercado.The fresh scallions are at the market.
- Pica los cebollines para decorar el plato.Chop the scallions to garnish the dish.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are shopping in a grocery store.
- Elena¿Viste si tienen cebollines hoy?Did you see if they have scallions today?
- JavierSí, los cebollines están en la sección de vegetales.Yes, the scallions are in the vegetable section.
- ElenaPerfecto, voy a buscar unos para la cena.Perfect, I am going to look for some for dinner.
- JavierTráeme un manojo si se ven buenos.Bring me a bunch if they look good.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
