asada
/asada/from spelling rules
asada is the Spanish phrase for meat that has been grilled or roasted.
The phrase is frequently used as a compound noun to refer to the specific dish of grilled meat. In Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the term parrillada is used to refer to a variety of grilled meats.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes to the feminine plural asadas to agree with a feminine plural noun like verduras (vegetables).
How do you pronounce it?
/asada/
When do people say it?
In Argentina, asado argentino denotes a specific way Argentinians prepare and enjoy their grilled meats and is a traditional social gathering.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word asar is a cognate of the English word 'roast' in meaning, but it shares a distant linguistic root with the word 'ash' because both relate to the residue of fire.
- The person in charge of the grill at an asado is called the asador. This role is highly respected, and it is often considered a social faux pas for a guest to offer unsolicited advice on how to flip the meat.
- While asada means grilled, the word brasa refers to the glowing embers of the fire. In high-end restaurants, you will often see the phrase a la brasa to signal the meat was cooked over charcoal rather than gas.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! ¿Me puede recomendar un buen lugar para probar carne asada en esta ciudad?Hello! Can you recommend a good place to try grilled meat in this city?
- La carne asada está muy rica.The grilled meat is very delicious.
- Quiero una hamburguesa con carne asada.I want a burger with grilled meat.
- Ella preparó la carne asada ayer.She prepared the roasted meat yesterday.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Mateo¿Quieres comer carne asada hoy?Do you want to eat grilled meat today?
- MaríaSí, me encanta la carne asada.Yes, I love grilled meat.
- MateoPerfecto, yo la preparo.Perfect, I will prepare it.
- MaríaGracias, Mateo, eres muy amable.Thank you, Mateo, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
