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potato

/pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

A round or oval root vegetable with a thin brown, red, or yellow skin and white or yellow flesh inside. It is one of the most common staple foods and can be prepared by boiling, baking, or frying.

Exemplos

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I am peeling a potato to make some soup for dinner.

I am peeling a potato to make some soup for dinner.

2

The potato remains a primary agricultural export for the region.

The potato remains a primary agricultural export for the region.

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Pass me the bag of potato chips, please.

Pass me the bag of potato chips, please.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
potato
Adjetivo
potatoey
Relacionado
spud
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Pot' because you usually cook a 'Potato' in a pot!

Quiz rápido

I would like a baked ___ with my steak.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: potato

Exemplos

1

I am peeling a potato to make some soup for dinner.

everyday

I am peeling a potato to make some soup for dinner.

2

The potato remains a primary agricultural export for the region.

formal

The potato remains a primary agricultural export for the region.

3

Pass me the bag of potato chips, please.

informal

Pass me the bag of potato chips, please.

4

Nutritional analysis shows that the potato is a significant source of starch and vitamin C.

academic

Nutritional analysis shows that the potato is a significant source of starch and vitamin C.

5

Our restaurant supply chain handles over ten tons of potatoes per week.

business

Our restaurant supply chain handles over ten tons of potatoes per week.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
potato
Adjetivo
potatoey
Relacionado
spud

Colocações comuns

mashed potatoes potatoes that have been boiled and crushed
baked potato a whole potato cooked in an oven
potato salad a dish made of boiled potatoes and mayonnaise
sweet potato a similar but sweeter orange root vegetable
potato skins the outer layer of the potato often served as a snack

Frases Comuns

couch potato

a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television

hot potato

a controversial or difficult situation that no one wants to deal with

small potatoes

something that is insignificant or not important

Frequentemente confundido com

potato vs tomato

A tomato is a red fruit often used as a vegetable, while a potato is a brown root vegetable.

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Notas de uso

The word is countable; use 'potato' for one and 'potatoes' for more than one. It can also be used as a noun adjunct, such as in 'potato soup'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget to add 'e' when making the word plural; the correct spelling is 'potatoes', not 'potatos'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Pot' because you usually cook a 'Potato' in a pot!

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Spanish 'patata', which comes from the Taino word 'batata'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: potatoes Can be used as a modifier (e.g., potato soup)
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Contexto cultural

The potato is a major staple food in many Western cultures, particularly in Ireland and Idaho in the United States.

Quiz rápido

I would like a baked ___ with my steak.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: potato

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orange

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watermelon

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lemon

A1

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A1

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pineapple

A1

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