How to Say "potato" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “potato” is “papa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
The edible tuber used as a staple food
Examples
¿Quieres papas fritas con tu hamburguesa?
Do you want french fries (fried potatoes) with your hamburger?
La papa andina es muy nutritiva.
The Andean potato is very nutritious.
Gender is Key
As a feminine noun (la papa), it refers exclusively to the vegetable or a mushy food consistency. Changing the article to 'el' changes the meaning completely!
Confusing Regional Use
Mistake: “Using 'papa' in Spain when referring to the vegetable.”
Correction: In Spain, 'patata' is the standard word for the vegetable. 'Papa' is standard throughout most of Latin America.
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