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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

Potato in Spain, the exact same vegetable but with a different name than the rest of the Spanish-speaking world which says 'papa.' It's one of the classic Spain-vs-LatAm vocabulary differences.

Examples

Spanish omelette is made with potatoes and eggs.

I'll have the baked potato with everything on it.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de Perú
Bandera de Bolivia
Bandera de Ecuador
Papa

In Spain, to be the absolute best, exceptional and a little eccentric at the same time. It takes "ser la pera" (already a strong compliment) one level further. When something is la pera limonera, it is not just great, it is singular and unforgettable.