papilas gustativas
/papilas ɡustatibas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "taste buds" is translated into Spanish as papilas gustativas.
Papilas gustativas is used to refer to the small sensory organs on the tongue that allow a person to taste food.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of papilas (papillae) and gustativas (relating to taste).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is typically used in the plural form to refer to the sensory organs collectively. The singular form is papila gustativa.
How do you pronounce it?
/papilas ɡustatibas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word papila is used not only for taste buds but also to describe the small projections in the inner ear that help us hear.
- The word gustativo shares the same root as the Spanish word gustar, which means 'to like' or 'to please'.
- While English speakers use 'buds' to describe these organs, Spanish speakers use the anatomical term papilas, which refers to the small nipple-like projections found in many parts of the body.
Examples in context
- Las papilas gustativas nos permiten percibir los diferentes sabores de los alimentos.Our taste buds allow us to perceive the different flavors of food.
- ¿Sabías que las papilas son sensibles a los sabores dulces?Did you know that taste buds are sensitive to sweet flavors?
- Las papilas gustativas reaccionan al picante.The taste buds react to spicy food.
- El café estimula mis papilas gustativas.Coffee stimulates my taste buds.
- Ese sabor intenso activa las papilas gustativas.That intense flavor activates the taste buds.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are trying a very spicy dish at a restaurant.
- Javier¡Siento que mis papilas gustativas están ardiendo!I feel like my taste buds are burning!
- SofíaBebe un poco de leche, Javier.Drink a little milk, Javier.
- JavierGracias, Sofía, ya me siento mejor.Thanks, Sofía, I feel better now.
- SofíaEs un sabor muy fuerte, ¿verdad?It is a very strong flavor, right?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
