cacahuete

ka-ka-WET-eh/kakaˈwete/

“cacahuete” means “peanut” in Spanish (the edible seed/legume).

peanut

Also: goober

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Me gusta comer cacahuetes mientras veo la televisión.

I like to eat peanuts while I watch TV.

¿Esta salsa lleva cacahuete? Soy alérgico.

Does this sauce have peanuts in it? I'm allergic.

La mantequilla de cacahuete es muy popular en los Estados Unidos.

Peanut butter is very popular in the United States.

Words that translate to "cacahuete" in Spanish:

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In which country would you most likely hear 'cacahuete' used instead of 'maní'?

👥 Word Family▼

cacahuetal(peanut field) — Noun

manisero(peanut seller) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Nahuatl (Aztec) word 'tlālcacahuatl', which literally means 'earth cacao' because the plant grows underground.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: cacahuète

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Is a cacahuete a nut or a vegetable?

Scientifically, it is a legume (like beans or peas), but in daily conversation and cooking, everyone treats it as a nut (fruto seco).

What is the difference between cacahuete and cacahuate?

It is just a spelling difference! 'Cacahuete' is used in Spain, while 'cacahuate' is the preferred spelling in Mexico.

How do I ask for peanut butter in a supermarket?

Look for 'mantequilla de cacahuete' or 'crema de cacahuete'. Both are understood perfectly.