How to Say ‘Spanish omelette’ in Spain Spanish
Tortilla de patatas
tohr-TEE-yah deh pah-TAH-tahs
[tohr-TEE-yah deh pah-TAH-tahs]
💬 Usage Tip: The word 'tortilla' can refer to different foods in Spanish; in this context, it's a thick omelette.
🇪🇸 In Spain: A staple in Spanish households, often eaten for tapas or even as a snack.
Phrase Breakdown
Tortilla
[tohr-TEE-yah]
Omelette
A Spanish omelette made with eggs and potatoes, sometimes adding onions.
La tortilla de patatas es muy popular en España.
The potato omelette is very popular in Spain.
de
[deh]
of
A preposition indicating the ingredient or component in this context.
La tortilla de patatas lleva mucho huevo.
The potato omelette includes a lot of eggs.
patatas
[pah-TAH-tahs]
Potatoes
Root vegetable commonly used in Spanish cuisine, especially in tortillas.
Se necesitan cinco patatas para hacer la tortilla de patatas.
Five potatoes are needed to make the potato omelette.
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