calabacín

Spanish

Etymology

See calabaza

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Spain) /kalabaˈθin/ [ka.la.β̞aˈθĩn]
• IPA^(key): (Latin America) /kalabaˈsin/ [ka.la.β̞aˈsĩn]

Noun

calabacín m (plural calabacines)

1. zucchini

Usage notes

Calabacín is used frequently in the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. Elsewhere, zapallo or calabaza is more frequently used.

Synonyms

• (zucchini, courgette): zapallo m
• (pumpkin, gourd): calabaza f, auyama f, ahuyama f

Derived terms

• calabacín de invierno