papas fritas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
1. (fried pieces of potato)
a. French fries
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Mi plato preferido son los huevos fritos con papas fritas.Fried eggs with French fries is my favorite dish.
b. chips (United Kingdom)
Estoy hambriento. Daría cualquier cosa por una hamburguesa con papas fritas.I'm starving. I'd give anything for a burger with chips.
c. fries
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Quieres papas fritas con el bistec, o prefieres ensalada?Do you want fries with your steak, or do you prefer salad?
2. (thin slices of potato in a bag)
a. chips
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Cuando venga el camarero con las bebidas, pídele unas papas fritas.When the waiter comes with our drinks, ask him for some chips.
b. crisps (United Kingdom)
Esta noche hay partido de fútbol en la tele, no te olvides de comprar papas fritas y cervezas en el supermercado.This evening there's a football game on TV. Don't forget to buy some crisps and beers in the supermarket.
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