vieiras
/bjeiɾas/from spelling rules
The English word 'scallops' is translated into Spanish as vieiras.
vieiras refers to small saltwater clams with a fan-shaped shell that are eaten as seafood. You may see this word in culinary contexts, such as Vieiras gratinadas, which refers to scallops that are baked and topped with cheese or Ceviche de vieiras, a dish where the scallops are marinated in lime juice and seasoned with herbs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Galicia, Spain, scallops are commonly known as veneras.
How do you pronounce it?
/bjeiɾas/
Did you know?
- The vieira is the primary symbol of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Pilgrims traditionally carry a scallop shell on their backpacks or hats to show they are walking toward the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
- In classical Spanish art and mythology, the vieira is often used as the symbolic chariot or birth shell for the goddess Venus.
- Beyond the dinner table, the vieira appears on the official coats of arms of various towns and municipalities in northwest Spain.
Examples in context
- Mi restaurante favorito tiene un plato increíble de callos de hacha. ¡Debes probarlo!My favorite restaurant has an amazing callo de hacha dish. You must try it!
- Las vieiras son muy frescas.The scallops are very fresh.
- Me gustan las vieiras con mantequilla.I like scallops with butter.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at a restaurant menu.
- DanielMira, Elena, aquí sirven vieiras.Look, Elena, they serve scallops here.
- ElenaQué bien, me gustan mucho.That's great, I like them a lot.
- Daniel¿Pedimos una ración para compartir?Shall we order a portion to share?
- ElenaSí, pidamos las vieiras ahora.Yes, let's order the scallops now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
