Definitions

  • n. Sephardic meatballs originating in the Iberian Peninsula.

Example Sentences

  • "My mother was expert in the art of making Albondigas. She stewed these delicious meatballs with peas or with potatoes or with a spicy tomato sauce." (source)

  • "I added a little chopped parsley on top for color and served the Albondigas with steamed white rice." (source)

Languages of Origin

  • Ladino
  • Arabic / Judeo-Arabic
  • Spanish

Etymology


    • Who Uses This

      • Sephardim: Jews with Sephardi or Mizrahi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      albóndigas

Notes


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