How to Say ‘Spanish omelette’ in Spain Spanish
La tortilla española
lah tor-TEE-yah es-pah-NYOH-lah
[lah tor-TEE-yah es-pah-NYOH-lah]
💬 Usage Tip: In Spain tortilla is this thick potato and egg omelette. In Mexico the same word means a flat corn or flour wrap.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Whether it should include onion (con cebolla "with onion") is a famous friendly debate among Spaniards.
Phrase Breakdown
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.
tortilla
[tor-TEE-yah]
omelette
In Spain, a thick omelette usually made with eggs and potatoes.
Mi madre hace una tortilla deliciosa.
My mother makes a delicious omelette.
española
[es-pah-NYOH-lah]
Spanish
Feminine form of the adjective 'español'.
La cocina española es variada.
Spanish cuisine is varied.
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