5 min read · Jul 14, 2019
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Papa.
Try to imagine life as a Spanish speaker without that word.
But, wait. WHICH papa are we talking about? And why do some folks say “patata”?
Hrm. Time to go down the rabbit hole. You with me?
Vamos, pues.
So, as you may know, potatoes are called “patatas” in Spain and a few other places (and “papas” nearly everywhere else).
“Potato” and “patata” both come from the Taíno word “batata,” meaning “sweet potato.” In fact, “batata” still…
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