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"Maize" is a noun which is often translated as "el maíz criollo", and "corn" is a noun which is often translated as "el maíz". Learn more about the difference between "maize" and "corn" below.
maize(
meyz
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el maíz criollo (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).
Maize was cultivated even before the early colonists landed on American soil.El maíz criollo se cultivaba desde antes que los primeros colonizadores llegaran al suelo americano.
b. el choclo (M) (Andes) (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).
If you plant maize now, you will be able to harvest it in five to six months.Si siembras choclo ahora, lo podrás cosechar en unos cinco o seis meses.
a. el maíz criollo (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).
I found a great traditional recipe for making hominy grits with maize.Encontré una fabulosa receta tradicional para hacer semolina de maíz con maíz criollo.
a. el maíz (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).
The American state of Iowa is known for its large maize farms.El estado de Iowa en los Estados Unidos es conocido por sus grandes granjas de maíz.
b. el choclo (M) (Andes) (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).
Maize grows very well in this area of the country.El choclo crece muy bien en esta zona del país.
4. (technical) (grain) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
b. el choclo (M) (Andes) (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).
Maize must be combined with beans to form a complete protein.El choclo tiene que ser combinado con porotos para formar una proteína completa.
corn(
korn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el maíz (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).
I bought some multi-colored corn at the farmer's market.Compré maíz multicolor en el mercado agrícola.
Thanks to the sun, the corn is doing well this year.Gracias al sol, el maíz va muy bien este año.
3. (culinary)
b. el elote (M) (Central America) (Mexico)
(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 Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
I prefer tortillas made of corn to those made of flour.Prefiero las tortillas hechas de elote a las hechas de harina de trigo.
c. el choclo (M) (South America)
(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 South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Macarena asked us to buy her some corn so she can make a cake.Macarena pidió que le compráramos choclo para que pueda preparar un pastel.
4. (seed)
5. (medicine)
a. el callo (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).
There are many over-the-counter products available for the treatment of corns.Existen muchos productos que se compran sin receta para tratar los callos.
6. (colloquial) (sentimentalism)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. el sensiblería (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).
How was the movie? - I'm no fan of corn, so I didn't like it.¿Qué tal la película? - No soy fan de la sensiblería, así que a mí no me gustó.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
7. (culinary)
a. poner en salmuera
The chef is going to corn the beef and then make a hash with it.El chef va a poner la carne en salmuera y luego usarla preparar un guiso.
