la cebolla

the onion

Example Sentence

Cuando la corto, la cebolla me hace llorar.

When I cut it, the onion makes me cry.

Meaning

An onion. La cebolla is one of the most useful kitchen words because it appears in countless savory dishes.

Common Phrases

  • cebolla picada — chopped onion
  • cebolla caramelizada — caramelized onion

Example

La cebolla picada da sabor a la sopa.

Chopped onion gives flavor to the soup.

Common Mistake

Misspelling the first letter: sebolla instead of cebolla.