dumpling in Spanish
dumpling in Spanish is albóndiga, empanadilla, almóndiga — dumpling means a small piece of dough, often filled, that is boiled, steamed, or added to a stew.
dumpling in Spanish
albóndiga
(chiefly, US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.
empanadilla
(chiefly, US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.
almóndiga
(chiefly, US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.
wantán
(chiefly, US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.
ñoqui
(chiefly, US) Specifically, a food composed of a dough wrapper around a filling.
What does "dumpling" mean?
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noun A small piece of dough, often filled, that is boiled, steamed, or added to a stew.
"She dropped fluffy dumplings into the simmering stew."
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noun (informal) A term of affection, often for a small child.
""Come here, you little dumpling," she said, scooping up the toddler."
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dumpling in a sentence
- She dropped fluffy dumplings into the simmering stew.
- They ordered a plate of pork dumplings at the dim sum restaurant.
- "Come here, you little dumpling," she said, scooping up the toddler.
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What is "dumpling" in Spanish?
"dumpling" in Spanish is albóndiga, empanadilla, almóndiga. dumpling means: A small piece of dough, often filled, that is boiled, steamed, or added to a stew.
How do you use "dumpling" in a sentence?
Example: "She dropped fluffy dumplings into the simmering stew." In Spanish, "dumpling" is albóndiga, empanadilla, almóndiga.
Are there other ways to say "dumpling" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "dumpling": albóndiga, empanadilla, almóndiga, wantán, ñoqui.
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