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puré

poo-REH/puˈɾe/

“puré” means “mashed potatoes” in Spanish (when referring to 'puré de papas/patatas').

mashed potatoes, puree

Also: thick soup
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A bowl of smooth, fluffy mashed potatoes with a small pat of melting butter on top.

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El puré de patatas está muy cremoso.

A1

The mashed potatoes are very creamy.

Al bebé le gusta el puré de manzana.

A1

The baby likes the apple puree.

Hoy cenaremos puré de verduras.

A2

Today we will have vegetable mash for dinner.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • papilla (baby food/mush)
  • crema (cream soup)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • puré de patatas – mashed potatoes
  • hacer puré – to mash / to turn into a puree
  • puré instantáneo – instant mashed potatoes

Idioms & Expressions

  • quedarse hecho un puré – to be exhausted or physically crushed

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Words that translate to "puré" in Spanish:

mashed potatoes→thick soup→

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How do you say 'mashed potatoes' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
purista(purist) — Noun
pureza(purity) — Noun
depurar(to purify/debug) — Verb
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From the French word 'purée', which comes from 'purer', meaning to strain or to purify food by pressing it through a sieve.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: puréeEnglish: puree

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'puré' only for potatoes?

No! While potatoes are common, you can make 'puré' out of carrots (zanahoria), pumpkins (calabaza), or any vegetable/fruit.

Why does it have an accent on the 'e'?

The accent mark (tilde) shows that the stress is on the last syllable. Without it, you would mispronounce it as 'POO-re'.

What is the difference between 'puré' and 'crema'?

A 'puré' is usually thicker and can be a side dish. A 'crema' is more liquid and is usually served as a starter soup.