Spanish word

batata

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈtata/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsweet potato

Example

¿Has probado la batata frita?

Have you tried fried sweet potato?

Illustration for batata (sweet potato)

More examples

Me gusta el puré de batata con mantequilla.

I like sweet potato puree with butter.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • batata frita

    fried sweet potato

  • puré de batata

    sweet potato puree

  • batata asada

    baked sweet potato

Similar words

camote: Oblong sweet tuber commonly eaten roasted or fried in Mexico and Central America.
boniato: Pale sweet tuber with moist, slightly sticky flesh typical of Spain and the Caribbean.
patata: Round, starchy tuber that serves as the common potato in Spain.

Definition in Spanish

Raíz comestible de sabor dulce, conocida también en distintas regiones como camote o boniato.

Word origin

The Spanish term is borrowed from Taíno batata, recorded by early explorers and used in Spanish to refer to the sweet potato.

Usage tips

  • 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.

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