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"Patatas fritas" is a form of "patatas fritas", a plural noun which is often translated as "French fries". "Salsa" is a noun which is often translated as "sauce". Learn more about the difference between "salsa" and "patatas fritas" below.
la salsa(
sahl
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sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary)
a. sauce
Puse un poco de yerbabuena en la salsa de chocolate.I put a little spearmint in the chocolate sauce.
2. (figurative) (interest and excitement)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. hit
Mi hermano es la salsa de todas las fiestas con sus chistes.My brother is a hit at every party with his jokes.
las patatas fritas(
pah
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tah
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tahs
free
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tahs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. French fries (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Yo tomaré el bistec con patatas fritas, por favor.I'll have the steak with French fries, please.
b. chips (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Una de las comidas británicas más típicas es el pescado con patatas fritas.One of the most typical British meals is fish and chips.
c. fries (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Siempre utilizo esta sartén para hacer patatas fritas.I always use this frying pan to make fries.
a. chips (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
No comas más patatas fritas. Estamos a punto de cenar.Don't eat more chips. We're about to have dinner.
b. crisps (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Me puede traer una Coca-Cola y unas patatas fritas, por favor?Can I have a Coke and some crisps, please?
