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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