How to Say ‘Tamales’ in Mexican Spanish
Los tamales
lohs tah-MAH-lehs
[lohs tah-MAH-lehs]
💬 Usage Tip: Spanish keeps los "the" when talking about something in general, where English drops it. Compare me gustan los tamales "I like tamales."
Phrase Breakdown
Los
[lohs]
the
Definite article used to refer to a specific person or thing recognized by the speakers.
Los niños están en el parque.
The children are in the park.
tamales
[tah-MAH-lehs]
tamales
Corn dough filled with meat or other fillings, wrapped in a husk and steamed.
Mi abuela prepara tamales en Navidad.
My grandmother makes tamales at Christmas.
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