How to Say ‘Fried calamari rings’ in Spain Spanish
Calamares a la romana
kah-lah-MAH-res ah lah roh-MAH-nah
[kah-lah-MAH-res ah lah roh-MAH-nah]
💬 Usage Tip: A la romana literally means "Roman-style", but on a menu it means coated in batter and fried. You'll see it on other dishes too, such as gambas a la romana "battered prawns".
Phrase Breakdown
Calamares
[kah-lah-MAH-res]
squid
Squid; a popular dish in Spain, often fried in rings.
Me gustan los calamares.
I like squid.
a la romana
ah lah roh-MAH-nah
battered and fried (Roman-style)
A cooking style: coated in batter and fried. Link it smoothly: a-la-ro-MA-na.
Me encanta el pescado a la romana.
I love battered fried fish.
Words in this phrase
a
[ah]
(no direct translation)
Preposition required after 'afectar' before the object.
Afecta a todos.
It affects everyone.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used before a feminine singular noun.
«La» gente en esa empresa parece amable.
The people in that company seem kind.
romana
[roh-MAH-nah]
Roman style (battered)
'A la romana' means coated in batter and deep-fried.
Pedimos merluza a la romana.
We order battered hake.
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