tofu
Mexico
In Mexico "tofu" is simply tofu, the same word as in English. It is pronounced TOH-foo.
Tofu is sold in supermarkets and Asian groceries and is mostly eaten by vegetarians. A common way to order it is tofu frito or tofu a la plancha.
Meaning: soy bean curd (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Tofu is masculine: el tofu, un tofu.
Did you know?
- The word tofu entered Spanish from Japanese.
Examples in context
- Quiero un taco de tofu.I want a tofu taco.
- El tofu es rico en proteína.Tofu is rich in protein.
- Preparo tofu a la plancha.I make grilled tofu.
Example conversation
Vero and Álex choose a vegetarian meal at a café in Mexico City.
- Vero¿Tienes algo sin carne?Do you have anything without meat?
- MeseroSí, un platillo de tofu a la plancha.Yes, a dish of grilled tofu.
- VeroPerfecto, me lo traes.Perfect, bring me that.
