plátanos maduros
/platanos maduɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sweet plantains" is translated into Spanish as plátanos maduros.
This phrase refers to plantains that have ripened and developed a sweet flavor.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of plátanos (plantains) and maduros (ripe).
Which one should you use?
To specify unripe or starchy plantains, use plátanos verdes instead of plátanos maduros.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Dominican Republic and some other Caribbean countries, sweet plantains are referred to as plátanos maduritos. Tajadas is an informal term for sweet plantains that have been sliced and fried, used in Central America or the Caribbean.
Did you know?
- In Spain, the word plátano typically refers to the small, sweet dessert banana found in supermarkets, rather than the starchy cooking plantain common in Latin America.
- In some Caribbean contexts, the term maduros is used as a shorthand noun on its own to describe the fried side dish, stripping away the word for the fruit entirely.
- While plátanos maduros is widely understood, in Puerto Rico, the specific word guineo is often used to distinguish the small sweet banana from the larger cooking plantain.
Examples in context
- Me encantan los plátanos dulces.I love sweet plantains.
- Quisiera pedir plátanos maduros como acompañamiento.I would like to order ripe plantains as a side dish.
- Hoy probé las tajadas con carne mechada en un restaurante local. ¡Estaban deliciosas!Today, I tried the fried sweet plantains with shredded beef at a local restaurant. They were delicious!
- Me gustan los plátanos maduros con la carne.I like sweet plantains with meat.
- ¿Compraste plátanos maduros para el postre?Did you buy sweet plantains for dessert?
- Los plátanos maduros son muy dulces.The sweet plantains are very sweet.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are deciding what to cook for side dishes.
- DanielElena, ¿quieres comer plátanos maduros hoy?Elena, do you want to eat sweet plantains today?
- ElenaSí, me encantan los plátanos maduros fritos.Yes, I love fried sweet plantains.
- DanielYo los prepararé ahora mismo.I will prepare them right now.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel. Qué rico.Thanks, Daniel. How delicious.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
