what's the difference between cacahuete and cacahuate?

Question

what's the difference between cacahuete and cacahuate?

Answer 1

Here in Guatemala they say "maní" or "cacahuete."

In Mexico (southern at least) they use "cacahuate."

So, what word is used solely depends on region.

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Answer 2

It's maní in my country. And don't laugh , the plural should be maníes but some people, mostly not so educated say "manises"Maybe this is accepted now but many people don't like this plural "manises".

Answer 3

It is "maní " in the Canary Islands.

Answer 4

same thing, different name, like restroom and loo, its different by country