kétchup
/ˈket͡ʃup/
The English phrase "tomato ketchup" is translated into Spanish as kétchup.
kétchup refers to the tomato-based condiment known as tomato ketchup.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term cátsup is used for tomato ketchup.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of kétchup is /ˈketʃup/.
Did you know?
- If you ask for 'salsa de tomate' in a restaurant, you are more likely to receive a warm, chunky tomato sauce rather than the smooth, sweet-and-sour condiment 'kétchup'.
- The spelling of kétchup with an accent on the 'e' is a way to force Spanish speakers to follow Spanish stress rules, ensuring the emphasis stays on the first syllable.
- The word kétchup is an 'extranjerismo', a loanword that has been integrated into the Spanish lexicon so deeply that it is now included in the Royal Spanish Academy dictionary.
Examples in context
- ¡Oye, pasa el kétchup por favor!Hey, pass the ketchup please!
- Necesito comprar kétchup para las papas.I need to buy ketchup for the fries.
- ¿Tienes un poco de kétchup?Do you have a little ketchup?
- No me gusta el kétchup en la hamburguesa.I do not like ketchup on the hamburger.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are having lunch at a diner.
- Lucía¿Me pasas el kétchup, por favor?Can you pass me the ketchup, please?
- AlejandroClaro, aquí tienes el bote.Sure, here is the bottle.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
- AlejandroDe nada, Lucía.You're welcome, Lucía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry kétchup, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
