yuca
/ˈʝuka/
The Spanish word yuca means yuca.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʝuka/
Did you know?
- The process of making casabe from yuca involves using a sebucán, a long woven tube used to squeeze out toxic cyanide-containing juices from the root.
- In some Latin American markets, you will see yuca sold in two forms: yuca dulce and yuca amarga, which are different varieties requiring entirely different preparation methods.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, the same plant is called mandioca. Using the wrong term can lead to confusion in markets between the Caribbean and the Southern Cone.
Examples in context
- Durante la reunión, ofrecieron deliciosos platos preparados con mandioca.During the meeting, they offered delicious dishes prepared with yuca.
- Mi empleador me pidió que comprara yuca fresca para el evento de mañana.My employer asked me to buy fresh yuca for tomorrow's event.
- ¡Qué rico quedó el estofado de carne con yuquitas!The beef stew with yuquitas turned out delicious!
- La yuca está muy fresca.The yuca is very fresh.
- Necesito comprar yuca para la cena.I need to buy yuca for dinner.
- Ella prefiere la yuca frita.She prefers fried yuca.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿quieres comer yuca hoy?Alejandro, do you want to eat yuca today?
- AlejandroSí, María, suena muy bien.Yes, María, that sounds great.
- MaríaVoy a prepararla hervida.I am going to prepare it boiled.
- AlejandroPerfecto, me encanta así.Perfect, I love it that way.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry yuca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
