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"Courgette" is a noun which is often translated as "el calabacín", and "squash" is a noun which is often translated as "la calabaza". Learn more about the difference between "courgette" and "squash" below.
courgette(
kor
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zheht
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el calabacín (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Thomas prepared a griddled courgette salad with pine nuts.Thomas preparó una ensalada de calabacín a la parrilla con piñones.
b. la calabacita (F) (Bolivia) (Mexico)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Mexico
Yolanda served a scramble made of courgette, onion, tomato, and egg for breakfast.Yolanda sirvió un guiso a base de calabacita, cebolla, jitomate y huevo para el desayuno.
c. el zapallito (M) (Southern Cone)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Sofia made a soup with a courgette, a carrot, and some noodles.Sofía hizo un caldo con un zapallito, una zanahoria y fideos.
d. el zapallito largo (M) (Argentina)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Argentina
The lamb is served with courgettes and peppers.El cordero se sirve con zapallitos largos y pimientos.
e. el zapallo italiano (M) (Chile)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Chile
The side dish consisted of baked courgettes.El acompañamiento consistía en unos zapallos italianos al horno.
squash(
skwash
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (vegetable)
a. la calabaza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We had a delicious roasted squash with cream for dessert.Comimos una deliciosa calabaza asada con nata como postre.
What are you making? - Squash casserole with Parmesan cheese.¿Qué estás preparando? - Calabaza a la cacerola con queso parmesano.
2. (sports)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Can you put some ice in my squash?¿Puedes echarme hielo en mi refresco?
You could choose between lemon squash and orange squash to drink.Podías elegir entre limonada o naranjada para beber.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
6. (to get in)
a. meterse
It won't be comfortable, but I think we can all squash into the car.No será cómodo, pero creo que todos nos podemos meter en el carro.
