las patatas fritas
-the french fries
See the entry for patata frita.

patata frita

USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural.
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (fried piece of potato)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. french fry
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El pollo viene con patatas fritas y ensalada.The chicken comes with french fries and salad.
b. chip
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Me pone una ración extra de patatas fritas con la hamburguesa, por favor?Can I have an extra portion of chips with my burger, please?
c. fry
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Yo tomaré el bistec con patatas fritas, por favor.I'll have the steak with fries, please.
2. (thin slice of potato in a bag)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. chip
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Me das una patata frita, porfa? Es que yo ya he acabado mi bolsa.Can I have one of your chips, please? I just finished my bag.
b. crisp
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Baja a la tienda de la esquina y compra refrescos y patatas fritas.Pop round to the corner shop and buy some soft drinks and crisps.
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