Spanish Conversation · Level 91
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Spanish word
albóndiga
Pronunciation
IPA/alˈβondiɣa/
Meaning
- feminine nounmeatball
Example
¿Quieres unas albóndigas?
Do you want some meatballs?
More examples
Siempre preparo albóndigas caseras los domingos.
I always make homemade meatballs on Sundays.
Core concept
Round scoop of seasoned ground meat cooked and often served in a sauce.
Common phrases
albóndigas caseras
homemade meatballs
una albóndiga
a meatball
albóndigas en salsa
meatballs in sauce
Similar words
bola de carne: Firm sphere of seasoned ground meat shaped by hand and cooked without breading.
croqueta: Small breaded croquette with a creamy or mashed-potato filling, fried until crisp.
hamburguesa: Flattened patty of seasoned ground meat cooked on a griddle and often eaten in a bun.
salchicha: Seasoned ground meat packed into a casing and cooked or smoked as a long sausage.
Definition in Spanish
Bolas hechas con carne picada y condimentos, cocinadas y servidas como plato, en salsa o en sopa.
Word origin
The Spanish word albóndiga comes from Andalusi Arabic al-bunduqa and ultimately from Latin botulus 'sausage', with an original sense of a small round meat parcel.
Usage tips
- Menus often list albóndigas in the plural, and orders usually specify a quantity and a sauce.