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remolacha

beetroot

noun rreh-moh-LAH-chah Rare

Origin: From Italian ramolaccio, ultimately from Latin armoracea

Also means

beet

Usage Note

Remolacha refers to the root vegetable known as beetroot (British English) or beet (American English). Remolacha azucarera is sugar beet, grown commercially for sugar production. It is a feminine noun despite ending in -a, which is expected. Common in salads and cold tapas across Spain.

Examples

"La ensalada lleva remolacha y zanahoria."

Natural Translation

The salad has beetroot and carrot.

Literal Translation

The salad carries beetroot and carrot.

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