palomitas
“palomitas” means “popcorn” in Spanish (The snack made from heated corn kernels.).
popcorn
Also: little doves
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Compramos una bolsa grande de palomitas en el cine.
A1We bought a large bag of popcorn at the movie theater.
Me gusta ponerles mucha sal a las palomitas.
A1I like to put a lot of salt on the popcorn.
Huele a palomitas recién hechas.
A2It smells like freshly made popcorn.
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Words that translate to "palomitas" in Spanish:
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If you are in Argentina and want to order popcorn, what should you ask for?
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Derived from the Spanish word 'paloma' (dove) combined with the small-sounding ending '-ita'. It was named this because the white, fluffy popped corn resembles small white birds.
First recorded: 19th century (as a culinary term)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'palomitas' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine and plural: 'las palomitas'.
Will people understand me if I say 'palomitas' in any country?
Yes! Even though many countries have their own local names (like 'cotufas' or 'pochoclo'), 'palomitas' is the most internationally recognized term due to movies and TV.