This variation reflects broader distinctions in vocabulary that have developed between European and Latin American Spanish over time. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-reason-behind-the-different-names-for-French-fries-and-potato-chips-in-Spanish-speaking-countries/answer/Coherent-Market-Insights-1?ch=10&oid=1477743860501349&share=d234a87e&srid=uTm6RG&target_type=answer