No. 14,052 in Spanish
tamales
Tamales: Traditional Latin American dish made of masa (corn dough) filled with meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves, and steamed.
In a sentence
Preparé tamales para la cena de ayer.
I prepared tamales for yesterday's dinner.
Tamales are used as a food item prepared and consumed.
En mi familia, la receta de tamales se pasa de generación en generación.
In my family, the tamales recipe is passed down from generation to generation.
Tamales represent a traditional dish associated with family culture and heritage.
¿Cuántos tamales quieres pedir para la fiesta?
How many tamales do you want to order for the party?
Tamales are discussed as an item to be ordered or distributed.
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