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batata

/bəˈtɑː.tə/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), or an edible tuber widely used in regional cuisines such as Indian, Portuguese, and Middle Eastern cooking.

Example Sentences:
  • The vendor filled the market stall with fresh batata, plantains, and cassava.
  • We started our meal with batata harra, a Lebanese dish of spicy cubed potatoes roasted with garlic, chili, and cilantro.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese 'batata', which comes from the indigenous Taíno language of the Caribbean. It originally designated the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) and is the direct etymological ancestor of the English word 'potato'.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'batata' as the original, global root word for 'potato' and 'sweet potato'.

Frequently Asked Questions About “batata

1. What is the meaning of “batata” in English?

In English, batata (noun) is defined as: “The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), or an edible tuber widely used in regional cuisines such as Indian, Portuguese, and Middle Eastern cooking.”.

2. How do you use “batata” in a sentence?

The vendor filled the market stall with fresh batata, plantains, and cassava.

3. What are English synonyms of “batata”?

Common synonyms include:sweet potato,camote,boniato,kumara

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “batata”?

Borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese 'batata', which comes from the indigenous Taíno language of the Caribbean. It originally designated the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) and is the direct etymological ancestor of the English word 'potato'.