Spanish word

camote

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈmote/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsweet potato

Example

Me gusta el camote asado.

I like roasted sweet potatoes.

Illustration for camote (sweet potato)

More examples

En la feria venden camote frito.

At the fair they sell fried sweet potato.

Core concept

Roasted sweet potato served from a street cart.

Common phrases

  • camote asado

    roasted sweet potato

  • camote frito

    fried sweet potato

  • puré de camote

    sweet potato purée

Similar words

batata: Sweet potato widely consumed in South America and featured in local dishes.
boniato: Sweet potato with pale, almost white flesh typical of the Caribbean and Spain.

Definition in Spanish

Denominación común para la batata o boniato en varios países de América Latina, frecuente en puestos callejeros y en postres.

Word origin

Borrowed from Nahuatl camotli, camote entered Spanish as the common name for the sweet potato in many Latin American regions.

Usage tips

  • On menus in several countries, camote commonly appears under desserts or sweets rather than with savory side dishes.

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