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Brussel Sprouts in Spanish: How to Say Coles de Bruselas
Coles de Bruselas · noun (feminine, plural) · KOH-lehs deh broo-SEH-lahs
Brussel sprouts in Spanish are coles de Bruselas, literally 'cabbages from Brussels.' They are a plural feminine noun always used with the article las.
KOH-lehs deh broo-SEH-lahs. Stress falls on the first syllable of coles and the second syllable of Bruselas. The s in Bruselas is always pronounced.
Las coles de Bruselas asadas son mi guarnición favorita.
Roasted brussel sprouts are my favorite side dish.
Brussel sprouts in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for brussel sprouts, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| coles de Bruselas | brussel sprouts | KOH-lehs deh broo-SEH-lahs | Default, widely understood |
| repollitos de Bruselas | brussel sprouts | Argentina, Uruguay |
How Native Speakers Use Coles de Bruselas
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Ordering at a restaurant
¿Tienen coles de Bruselas como guarnición?
Do you have brussel sprouts as a side dish?
Use the full phrase coles de Bruselas when asking for them at a restaurant or market.
Cooking instructions
Corta las coles de Bruselas por la mitad y sazónalas con aceite de oliva.
Cut the brussel sprouts in half and season them with olive oil.
In recipe contexts, the article las usually precedes the noun.
Talking about food preferences
De niño odiaba las coles de Bruselas, pero ahora me encantan.
As a kid I hated brussel sprouts, but now I love them.
A common conversational pattern when discussing changing tastes.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Coles de Bruselas
Dropping de Bruselas and saying just coles
Incorrect: Compré coles en el supermercado. (meaning brussel sprouts)
Correct: Compré coles de Bruselas en el supermercado.
Col by itself means cabbage. Without de Bruselas, listeners will assume you bought regular cabbage.
Using the singular col de Bruselas for a batch
Incorrect: Quiero una col de Bruselas con mi cena.
Correct: Quiero coles de Bruselas con mi cena.
Like in English, brussel sprouts are almost always referred to in the plural when talking about a serving.
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Common Questions About Brussel sprouts in Spanish
- How do you say brussel sprouts in Spanish?
- Brussel sprouts are coles de Bruselas (KOH-lehs deh broo-SEH-lahs). The phrase literally means 'cabbages from Brussels,' reflecting the vegetable's Belgian origin.
- Are brussel sprouts called something different in Argentina?
- In Argentina and Uruguay, the common name is repollitos de Bruselas, formed from the diminutive of repollo (cabbage) rather than col. The meaning is identical — only the base vegetable word changes by region.
- Is coles de Bruselas masculine or feminine?
- Col is feminine, making the full phrase coles de Bruselas feminine as well. Use feminine articles and adjectives: las coles de Bruselas están frescas, unas coles de Bruselas deliciosas.