Batata: meaning, definitions and examples

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batata

[ bəˈtɑːtə ]

Noun

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food

Batata is a term used in some regions to refer to sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are starchy root vegetables that are sweet in taste and rich in nutrients.

Synonyms

sweet potato.

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Word	Description / Examples
batata	Used mainly in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. It's less commonly used in English-speaking contexts, but if you are referring to dishes or cultures from these regions, this would be appropriate. The traditional Puerto Rican recipe includes batata. In some parts of South America, batata is a staple food.
sweet potato	The most common term in English-speaking countries. It's used in a variety of contexts, from everyday conversation about food to specific recipes. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings. I love sweet potato fries. Sweet potato pie is a popular dessert during the holidays.

Word

Description / Examples

batata

Used mainly in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. It's less commonly used in English-speaking contexts, but if you are referring to dishes or cultures from these regions, this would be appropriate.

The traditional Puerto Rican recipe includes batata.
In some parts of South America, batata is a staple food.

sweet potato

The most common term in English-speaking countries. It's used in a variety of contexts, from everyday conversation about food to specific recipes. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

I love sweet potato fries.
Sweet potato pie is a popular dessert during the holidays.

Examples of usage

I love to roast batata with olive oil and herbs.
Batata fries are a popular side dish in many countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "batata" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batata

🇮🇳 आलू

🇩🇪 Kartoffel

🇮🇩 kentang

🇺🇦 картопля

🇵🇱 ziemniak

🇯🇵 ジャガイモ

🇫🇷 pomme de terre

🇪🇸 patata

🇹🇷 patates

🇰🇷 감자

🇸🇦 بطاطس

🇨🇿 brambor

🇸🇰 zemiak

🇨🇳 土豆

🇸🇮 krompir

🇮🇸 kartafla

🇰🇿 картоп

🇬🇪 კარტოფილი

🇦🇿 kartof

🇲🇽 papa

Etymology

The term 'batata' originates from the Taíno language, spoken by the indigenous people of the Caribbean. It was later adopted into Spanish and Portuguese, referring to sweet potatoes in various regions.