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Central American Spanish
Ayote
Used when discussing local cuisine or seasonal dishes in Latin America.
Literal Meaning
Pumpkin
Actual Meaning
Pumpkin/squash — Central American term. Mexico uses 'calabaza', Spain uses 'calabaza'.
Examples in Context

El ayote es perfecto para hacer sopas en el invierno.

En la cena de hoy vamos a hacer un pastel de ayote con nueces.

En la feria de octubre hay muchas decoraciones de ayote para Halloween.

Helpful Tips
  • 1In some countries, 'ayote' can refer to a specific type of squash that is sweeter and used in desserts.
  • 2When talking about food, you might hear 'ayote' as part of recipes or when someone mentions typical dishes from their culture.
  • 3The use of 'ayote' may be more common in informal conversations, especially among friends or family.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
gourd
squash
vegetable
pumpkin spice
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