batata

American  

[buh-tah-tuh, bah-tah-tah] / bəˈtɑ tə, bɑˈtɑ tɑ /

noun

1. a type of tropical sweet potato, Batatas edulis, somewhat dry and delicate in flavor.

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batata British  

/ bəˈtɑːtə /

noun

1. another name for sweet potato

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Etymology

Origin of batata

First recorded in 1575–85; from Spanish and Portuguese , from Taíno: “sweet potato”; cf. potato ( def. )

Example Sentences

You can also order Egyptian koshary, Middle Eastern shawarma, Persian khoresh bamieh, Lebanese batata harra and other sides and entrees that set Marhaba apart — far apart — from your standard food court vendor.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2021

A chaat, or snack, called dahi batata puri features miniature orbs of fried dough filled with mashed potato, chutneys, and sweetened yogurt, all blanketed in tiny shards of fried chickpea noodles.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 29, 2019

Como muitas mães brasileiras, ela ficou contente quando o filho começou a ganhar peso quando pequeno, não muito tempo depois de ele ter provado a primeira batata frita do McDonald’s.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2017

There is a joke about a Syrian dish called batata ou farouj – potatoes and chicken cooked with lemon.

From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2016

Janae smiles, and this whole moment settles in my belly like a piece of boiled batata.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi