Spanish word

croqueta

Pronunciation

IPA/kɾoˈketa/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncroquette

Example

He probado una croqueta deliciosa.

I have tried a delicious croquette.

Illustration for croqueta (croquette)

More examples

En el bar pedimos una ración de croquetas para compartir.

At the bar we ordered a plate of croquettes to share.

Core concept

Small breaded fried morsel filled with creamy béchamel and savory ham, chicken, or cod, served as a tapa.

Common phrases

  • probar una croqueta

    taste a croquette

  • hacer croquetas caseras

    prepare homemade croquettes

  • ración de croquetas

    a plate of croquettes

Similar words

tapa: Assorted small dishes or snacks served at bars, ordered individually or to share.
pincho: Small snack skewered with a toothpick or skewer, typically offered as a bar bite.
aperitivo: Light savory accompaniment presented with a drink before dining.
bocado: Tiny edible portion intended to be eaten in one bite as a quick snack.

Definition in Spanish

Pequeña fritura empanada, rellena comúnmente de bechamel con jamón, pollo o bacalao y servida como tapa.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from French croquette, which derives from croquer 'to crunch' plus the diminutive -ette.

Usage tips

  • Menus list one piece as 'una croqueta', several as 'unas croquetas', and a shareable portion as 'una ración de croquetas'.

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