English–Spanish

“potato” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈtata/

Example

Hay una patata en la mesa.

There is a potato on the table.

Illustration for patata (potato)

How to say “potato” in Spanish

“Potato” in Spanish is patata.

Starchy tuber used as food.

Full entry for patata: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with patata

En el restaurante sirven una deliciosa tortilla de patata.

At the restaurant they serve a delicious Spanish omelette.

Tips for using patata

  • In Spain the common word is patata (plural patatas) and it appears in dish names like patatas bravas, while many Latin American countries use papa instead.

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