mejilla de res
/mexiʝa de ɾes/from spelling rules
mejilla de res is the Spanish phrase for beef cheek.
This phrase refers to the meat from the cheek of a cow used as food.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mejilla (cheek) and de res (of beef/cow meat).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, cachete de res is a common synonym for mejilla when referring to the cheek.
How do you pronounce it?
/mexiʝa de ɾes/
Did you know?
- The word res actually comes from the Latin word for 'thing' or 'property', rather than a word specifically meaning 'cow'.
- In some Spanish-speaking culinary traditions, beef cheek is paired with maíz or papa in slow-cooked stews to break down the collagen in the meat.
Examples in context
- El restaurante de la ciudad sirve una deliciosa carrillada, es un plato tradicional muy solicitado.The city restaurant serves a delicious beef cheek, it's a highly requested traditional dish.
- Para esta receta, necesitarás dos mejillas de res de alta calidad para lograr la textura y sabor adecuados.For this recipe, you will need two high-quality beef cheeks to achieve the proper texture and flavor.
- Mi abuela hace los mejores tacos de cachete de vaca que jamás hayas probado.My grandma makes the best beef cheek tacos you've ever tasted.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are looking at a restaurant menu.
- ElenaMira, tienen mejilla de res.Look, they have beef cheek.
- MateoEso suena muy rico, Elena.That sounds very delicious, Elena.
- ElenaVoy a pedir la mejilla de res.I am going to order the beef cheek.
- MateoYo también quiero probarla, Elena.I want to try it too, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, mejilla, res, CC BY-SA 4.0.
