tostones
/tostones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tostones" is translated into Spanish as tostones.
tostones refers to fried slices of green plantain that are pressed flat and fried again.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish tostones from maduros. While tostones are made from green (unripe) plantains and are savory, maduros are made from ripe plantains and are sweet.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term tostones is most commonly used in Caribbean Spanish-speaking countries and among Latin American communities in the US. However, in Colombia and parts of Central America, these same fried plantain slices are often called patacones.
How do you pronounce it?
/tostones/
Did you know?
- While tostones refers to the food, the word tostón also historically referred to a large silver coin in the Spanish Empire.
- In some households, the tool used to flatten tostones is a tostonera, a specialized press designed to ensure every slice is the exact same thickness.
- In the Dominican Republic, tostones are often served with a side of mayoketchup, a popular condiment made by mixing mayonnaise and ketchup.
Examples in context
- ¿Podemos hacer unos tostones para acompañar la comida?Can we make some tostones to go with the meal?
- Me gustan mucho los tostones con sal.I really like tostones with salt.
- ¿Quieres probar estos tostones?Do you want to try these tostones?
- Los tostones son el acompañamiento perfecto.Tostones are the perfect side dish.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are having lunch at a Caribbean restaurant.
- MateoLucía, ¿qué te parecen los tostones?Lucía, what do you think of the tostones?
- LucíaEstán deliciosos, Mateo.They are delicious, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Quieres pedir otra orden para compartir?Do you want to order another portion to share?
- LucíaSí, por favor.Yes, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
