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.