papas fritas

French fries

papas fritas(pah-pahs free-tahs)

plural noun

1. (fried pieces of potato)

a. French fries

(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

(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

(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.