chalota
/t͡ʃaˈlota/feminine, alternative form
The English word shallot is translated into Spanish as chalota. Wiktionary also lists chalote and ajo chalote.
Meaning: vegetable in the onion family, A. ascalonium or A. oschaninii (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chalota | /t͡ʃaˈlota/ | feminine, alternative form |
| chalote | /t͡ʃaˈlote/ | masculine |
| ajo chalote | /ˌaxo t͡ʃaˈlote/ | masculine |
| cebolla escalonia | /θeˌboʝa eskaˈlonja/ | feminine |
What does it mean word for word?
The term ajo chalote literally means 'shallot garlic', treating the vegetable as a variety of garlic-like bulb.
Which one should you use?
Chalote is a masculine noun and is an alternative spelling of the feminine chalota. The term cebolla escalonia is a more technical or botanical term for the shallot compared to the common chalota. Additionally, ajo chalote is a masculine form used to describe the plant as a garlic-like bulb.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form chalota becomes the plural las chalotas. The masculine form chalote becomes the plural los chalotes.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃaˈlota/
Did you know?
- The term chalote is actually a linguistic traveler that traces its ancestry back to the city of Ascalon in the Levant.
Examples in context
- Para esta receta, necesitarás un chalote finamente picado.For this recipe, you will need one finely chopped shallot.
- La chalota es muy pequeña.The shallot is very small.
- Necesito comprar una chalota en el mercado.I need to buy a shallot at the market.
- Añade un poco de chalota a la ensalada.Add a little shallot to the salad.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are looking at a recipe in the kitchen.
- Daniel¿Qué ingrediente falta para la salsa?What ingredient is missing for the sauce?
- SofíaSolo nos falta una chalota.We are only missing one shallot.
- DanielVoy a buscarla en la despensa.I am going to look for it in the pantry.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel, eres muy atento.Thanks, Daniel, you are very thoughtful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shallot” translations and entries chalota, chalote, ajo chalote, cebolla escalonia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ajo, cebolla, chalote, escalonia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
