English–Spanish

“tamale” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/taˈmal/

Example

En la fiesta vendían tamales con salsa.

At the party tamales were being sold with salsa.

Illustration for tamal (tamale)

How to say “tamale” in Spanish

“Tamale” in Spanish is tamal.

Steamed or boiled corn-masa packet often filled and leaf-wrapped.

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

Example sentences with tamal

¿Cuántos tamales vas a llevar?

How many tamales are you going to bring?

Tips for using tamal

  • Different regions use corn husks or banana leaves and different fillings, so asking ¿Cómo los preparan? or ¿Qué llevan dentro? clarifies what to expect.

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