Spanish Conversation · Level 32
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Spanish word
concha
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkontʃa/
Meaning
- feminine nounseashell
Example
Encontré una concha en la playa.
I found a seashell on the beach.
More examples
Decoramos la mesa con conchas marinas.
We decorated the table with seashells.
Core concept
Curved seashell with scalloped top.
Common phrases
recoger conchas en la playa
collect seashells on the beach
concha mexicana
Mexican sweet bun
Similar words
caracola: Spiral, decorative sea shell with a conical or twisted shape often valued for its ornate appearance.
cáscara: Thin outer skin or shell of food items, such as eggs, nuts, or fruit peels.
Definition in Spanish
Cubierta dura y curvada que protege a ciertos moluscos; en México, nombre de un pan dulce cuya costra recuerda esa forma.
Word origin
From Latin concha, from Greek konkhē 'shell', originally meaning a mollusk's shell and later applied to a Mexican sweet bread whose sugary crust resembles that shape.
Usage tips
- In Mexico concha usually means the sweet bun rather than a shell, and in some countries the word also serves as vulgar slang, which affects register.
Other meanings
- conchanoun