verduras al vapor
/beɾduɾas al bapoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "steamed vegetables" is translated into Spanish as verduras al vapor.
The phrase refers to vegetables that have been cooked using the steam from boiling water. While verduras is the most common way to refer to vegetables in a culinary context, vegetales al vapor is also a correct and frequently used alternative.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, verduras al vapor is the most common way to say steamed vegetables. In Mexico, verduras cocidas al vapor is a common way to say it. In Argentina, people might use verduritas al vapor to refer to steamed vegetables.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can use the singular form verdura al vapor to refer to a single type of vegetable or a single serving.
How do you pronounce it?
/beɾduɾas al bapoɾ/
Did you know?
- While al vapor means steamed, the phrase al dente is also frequently used in Spanish when talking about the texture of steamed vegetables to indicate they are still firm.
- In Argentina, the use of verduritas is an example of the diminutive suffix used to express affection, tenderness or a desire to make the dish sound more appetizing.
- While 'steamed' is translated as al vapor, a common mistake for English speakers is to say vaporizadas, which actually means 'vaporized' in a scientific or physical sense.
Examples in context
- Quisiera un plato de verduras al vapor, por favor.I would like a plate of steamed vegetables, please.
- ¿Te animas a probar estas verduras al vaporcito? Están deliciosas.Do you want to try these yummy steamed veggies?
- Me gustan las verduras al vapor con sal.I like steamed vegetables with salt.
- ¿Podemos pedir verduras al vapor de acompañamiento?Can we order steamed vegetables as a side dish?
- Las verduras al vapor son muy saludables.Steamed vegetables are very healthy.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are deciding what to have for dinner.
- AlejandroElena, ¿qué quieres cenar hoy?Elena, what do you want for dinner today?
- ElenaQuiero pescado con verduras al vapor.I want fish with steamed vegetables.
- AlejandroMe parece una idea excelente.That sounds like an excellent idea.
- Elena¡Gracias, Alejandro!Thank you, Alejandro!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
