rollitos de primavera
/roʝitos de pɾimabeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase spring rolls is translated into Spanish as rollitos de primavera.
The term refers to a dish consisting of chopped vegetables and meat wrapped in a thin pastry and fried or steamed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of rollitos (diminutive of rollos, meaning little rolls) and de primavera (of spring).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, spring rolls are commonly known as arrolladitos primavera. In some regions of Spain, spring rolls are called rollos de primavera.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is rollito de primavera, used when referring to a single spring roll.
How do you pronounce it?
/roʝitos de pɾimabeɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the suffix -ito in rollitos is used not just to describe size, but often to make the food sound more appetizing or delicate.
- In Spanish, the adjective agridulce used for spring roll sauce is a portmanteau of agrio (sour) and dulce (sweet).
- The Latin root ver in primavera is the same root used for the English word 'vernal' as in the 'vernal equinox'.
Examples in context
- ¡Me encantan los rollitos de primavera! Son tan deliciosos.I love spring rolls! They're so delicious.
- Me gustan mucho los rollitos de primavera.I really like spring rolls.
- Los rollitos de primavera están muy crujientes.The spring rolls are very crunchy.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are ordering food at a Chinese restaurant.
- Elena¿Quieres probar los rollitos de primavera?Do you want to try the spring rolls?
- AlejandroSí, me encantan los rollitos de primavera.Yes, I love spring rolls.
- ElenaPerfecto, pediré una porción para los dos.Perfect, I will order one portion for both of us.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, Elena.Thank you very much, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, primavera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
