potato

[pəˈteɪtoʊ]

nounfemininepl: potatoes

batata

1. A starchy tuber that is a staple food crop, typically brown or red in color and grown underground

I baked a potato for dinner.

Assei uma batata para o jantar.

2. The plant that produces potatoes

The potato plant grows well in cool climates.

A planta da batata cresce bem em climas frios.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

batata

Standard term used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

batata

Most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

batata

Standard regional usage

Portugal

batata

Standard European Portuguese term

couch potato - pessoa sedentária

hot potato - assunto delicado ou problemático

small potatoes - algo de pouca importância

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