Potato, es in spanish
pronunciation: pɑpɑs part of speech: none
potato [potatoes, -pl.] = patata, papa.
Example: The notation 633.4 is used to specify particular types of root crop, eg 633.49 Tubers, which is itself extended to specify Potatoes at 633.491.more:
» baby potato = patata baby.
Example: These baby potatoes can be cooked in almost any way imaginable and provide a delicious way to round out a healthy diet.» baked potato = patata asada, patata al horno.
Example: But scooping out the baked potatoes' flesh, mashing it with other ingredients, and then baking them again takes some extra time.» be small potato = ser algo insignificante, ser algo de poca monta, ser poca cosa, ser habas contadas.
Example: I know it's small potato for him, but if I'm having so many problems, then others must be having them as well.» couch potato = teleadicto, persona que practica el sillonball, adicto a la tele.
Example: Serious couch potatoes may soon have sofas that order take-out and tune the TV to their favorite programs, without them ever having to lift a finger.» drop like + a sack of potatoes = caer (en) redondo, caerse redondo, desplomarse.
Example: This morning I got out of bed and took two steps and my right leg gave out -- I dropped like a sack of potatoes and sprained my ankle.» drop + Nombre + like a hot potato = no querer saber más nada de.
Example: People were just curious, and once they slaked their thirst for this new product, they dropped it like a hot potato.» early potato = patata temprana.
Example: During the last 50 years, the area harvested for artichoke, early potato, melon, Brussels sprouts and watermelon has increased by twofold.» go down like + a sack of potatoes = caer (en) redondo, caerse redondo, desplomarse.
Example: Then he hit himself in the temple, and he went down like a sack of potatoes.» hot potato = patata caliente, asunto candente, tema candente, asunto delicado, tema delicado.
Example: When you're handed a hot potato such as the sickly economy, as is the case with President Obama, the responsible solution is to let it cool down.» Irish potato = patata.
Example: The author discusses the shortcomings of the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme in the indexing of African staple crops, namely cassava, cocoyam, ginger, Irish potato, sweet potato and yam.» jacket potato = patata asada rellena.
Example: Jacket potatoes are a healthy and cheap meal and can be livened up with lots of different toppings.» mashed potato = puré de patatas.
Example: The main dish sold is pie and mash -- a minced beef pie and mashed potato.» new potato = patata nueva.
Example: This pleasant bake recipe with a salad features tender new potatoes, chives and goosefish for a quick answer to evening meals.» peel + potatoes = pelar patatas.
Example: Who wants to live with someone who has never peeled a potato or put out the rubbish?.» potato chip = patata frita de bolsa. [Usado con este significado en el inglés americano]
Example: The article reports the results of a 1996 online survey of consumer attitudes toward selected US online storefronts marketing barbecue sauce, cheese, olive oil, and potato chips.» potato crisps = patatas fritas de bolsa.
Example: The aim of this work was to examine the effect of blanching or soaking in different acid solutions on the acrylamide content in potato crisps.» potato jacket = piel de patata asada.
Example: Suggestions included eating potato jackets rather than disposing of peelings and saving bread leftovers for stuffing.» potato masher = aplastapatatas.
Example: It takes a little work to make really good mashed potatoes with a potato masher.» potato omelette = tortilla de patatas.
Example: This potato omelette can be a real change of pace if you are tired of plain old omelettes or scrambled eggs.» potato ricer = prensapatatas, prensa para puré.
Example: There's only one way to do those really soft creamy mashed potatoes - with a potato ricer.» potato sack race = carrera de sacos.
Example: The potato sack race is another outdoor game that is popular today.» potato skin = piel de patata.
Example: It's true, most potato skin recipes do call for bacon but I opted to leave it out this time around.» potato starch = fécula de patata.
Example: These are then placed in a mixer with breadcrumbs, potato starch or flour, salt, pepper and mustard.» potato wedge = patata frita en gajo, gajo de patata frita.
Example: I had a hot ham and cheese sandwich and potato wedges there yesterday -- I love that place.» sweet potato = boniato, batata, camote, ñame.
Example: The author discusses the shortcomings of the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme in the indexing of African staple crops, namely cassava, cocoyam, ginger, Irish potato, sweet potato and yam.» ware potato = patata cultivada con algas.
Example: These programmes cover red meat slaughterhouses, ware potatoes, liquid milk processing, horticulture, cereals, fisheries, and pigmeat slaughtering and processing.