English–Spanish

“sweet potato” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocamote · boniato

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈtata/

Example

¿Has probado la batata frita?

Have you tried fried sweet potato?

Illustration for batata (sweet potato)

How to say “sweet potato” in Spanish

“Sweet potato” in Spanish is batata.

Compact oblong root with sweet, soft flesh used in savory and sweet recipes.

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

Example sentences with batata

Me gusta el puré de batata con mantequilla.

I like sweet potato puree with butter.

Tips for using batata

  • In English-speaking markets the word yam is often applied to different tubers, whereas in Spanish batata denotes sweet potato varieties rather than true yams.

Other Spanish words for “sweet potato”

masculine nounsweet potato

Me gusta el camote asado.

I like roasted sweet potatoes.

Me gusta el boniato asado.

I like roasted sweet potatoes.

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