English–Spanish
“starch” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/almiˈðon/
Example
La patata tiene mucho almidón.
The potato has a lot of starch.
How to say “starch” in Spanish
“Starch” in Spanish is almidón.
Plant-based carbohydrate granules or powder that swells and gels when heated with water.
Example sentences with almidón
Para espesar la salsa, añade un poco de almidón de maíz.
To thicken the sauce, add a little cornstarch.
Tips for using almidón
- Spanish harina means flour and behaves differently in sauces and batters, so using almidón instead creates a lighter, shinier texture than flour-based thickeners.