zapallo

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Quechua sapallu.

Pronunciation
  • (Castilian) IPA(key): /θaˈpaʎo/
  • (Latin America) IPA(key): /saˈpaɟ͡ʝo/, [saˈpaʝo]
Audio (Chile)(file)

Noun

zapallo m (plural zapallos)

  1. zucchini, courgette
    Synonyms: calabacín, zapallito, calabacita, zapallo italiano
  2. pumpkin, gourd
    Synonyms: calabaza, auyama, ahuyama

Usage notes

Zapallo is used predominantly in South America, including Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama. Elsewhere, calabaza is more commonly used.

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