papa
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “papa” mean in English?
potato
Example sentences
Compro papas en el supermercado.
I buy potatoes at the supermarket. (LA)
Papas fritas con sal.
Fries with salt.
Hago puré de papas.
I make mashed potatoes.
How to use it
Papa means 'potato' (Latin America). Feminine: la papa. Spain uses patata. Same vegetable, regional vocabulary.
Common mistake
Don't confuse: 'papa' (potato, LA, fem.) vs 'el Papa' (the Pope, masc.). Article + capitalisation distinguish.