fritas
“fritas” means “french fries” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
french fries, chips
Also: fries
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Quiero una hamburguesa con doble queso y unas buenas fritas.
A1I want a double cheeseburger and some good fries.
¿Pedimos unas fritas para picar mientras esperamos?
A2Shall we order some chips to snack on while we wait?
fried
Also: deep-fried
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Las verduras fritas son más sabrosas, pero menos saludables.
B1Fried vegetables are tastier, but less healthy.
Compramos unas galletas fritas en la feria del pueblo.
A2We bought some fried cookies at the town fair.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'fritas' as the adjective 'fried'?
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Comes directly from the Latin verb *frigere*, meaning 'to roast' or 'to fry'. This origin is shared by the English word 'fry'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'fritas' the same as 'papas fritas'?
Yes, 'fritas' is a very common, shorter way of saying 'papas fritas' (fried potatoes). It’s similar to how English speakers might just say 'fries' instead of 'french fries'.
Why is the ending '-as'?
The '-as' ending tells you two things: first, that it's talking about feminine things (like 'papas' or 'alitas'), and second, that there is more than one of them (plural).