On a similar subject, I’ve always known them as patatas fritas in Spain but; Show
What is the different terms for Chips, Crisps and potatoes? As they all seem to overlap! I’ve heard potatoes obviously be called patatas, I’ve heard chips be called patatas and patatas fritas, and I’ve heard crisps be called patatas fritas as well! Question Updated on 15 Aug 2018
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@sancho2001 En la zona de España donde vivo...Papas: patatas fritas de bolsa, snack. (nunca papas fritas) Patatas fritas: las caseras, que fries en casa, o en el bar...Supongo que depende de la zona.
papas fritas and patatas fritas are the same, papas or patatas depend of the country but it means potato
@-mili- gracias! Que dice en McDonalds? “Una hanburgesa con patatas fritas”?
@sancho2001 Exacto, yo pido siempre...Patatas fritas deluxe. 😜Y si quisiera las normales diría... Patatas fritas.
Patatas fritas se usa en EspañaPapas fritas en Sudamérica
In most of Spain we say: patatasIn Latin America they mostly say: papas(Inside Spain "papas" is used in the Canary Islands, and in Andalucía just some times by some people)So if you are learning Spanish from Spain my recommendation would be that you always say "patatas". That's the neutral thing.[News] Hey you! The one learning a language! Do you know how to improve your language skills❓ All you have to do is have your writing corrected by a native speaker! Sign up
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Why are potatoes called papas?Elsewhere (and in Spain before this evolution of “patata”), the most common word for “potato” has been “papa,” borrowed from the Quechua “papa.” This makes sense as POTATOES COME FROM PERU. Pre-Colombian Incan Potato Varieties.
What is the difference between papa and patata in Spanish?“Patata” and “papa” means the same because they're the same word, which is potato. Sweet potato is “batata”. “Patata” is mostly used in Spain, except from the Canary Islands, and some areas in the south of the country (Andalucía) where is used the word “papa”. But in latinamerica is more common to use the word “papa”.
What papas fritas meaning?fries [noun plural] long thin pieces of potato that have been cooked in hot oil.
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