What is the Spanish word for "starchy"?

Learn how to say "starchy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

starchy

Spanish

harinoso

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Alternative translations of "starchy"

almidonado

Examples of how to use "starchy" in Spanish

English
Potatoes are a very starchy food.
Spanish
Las papas son un alimento muy harinoso.
English
The potatoes tasted starchy after boiling.
Spanish
Las papas sabían a harina después de hervirlas.
English
Her blouse looked starchy and formal.
Spanish
Su blusa parecía harinosa y formal.
English
He disliked the starchy texture of rice.
Spanish
A él no le gustaba la textura harinosa del arroz.
English
Starchy clothes need a gentler wash cycle.
Spanish
La ropa harinosa necesita un ciclo de lavado más suave.

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