carne de espaldilla
/kaɾne de espaldiʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beef chuck roast" is translated into Spanish as carne de espaldilla.
This term refers to a specific cut of beef from the shoulder of the cow. Because chuck roast is tough, it is often sold or described in Spanish as carne para guisar (meat for stewing) to indicate its suitability for slow cooking.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾne de espaldiʝa/
Did you know?
- While carne de espaldilla is technically correct, a butcher in Mexico might refer to similar cuts using the term diezmillo.
- In traditional Spanish cooking, carne de espaldilla is often braised in a cazuela, a traditional clay pot that distributes heat slowly to break down the tough shoulder fibers.
- The word espaldilla uses the suffix -illa, which is a diminutive. It literally translates to 'little shoulder', making the cut sound smaller and more delicate than it actually is.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar carne de espaldilla para la cena.I need to buy beef chuck roast for dinner.
- La carne de espaldilla es ideal para guisos.Beef chuck roast is ideal for stews.
- ¿Tienes carne de espaldilla en la nevera?Do you have beef chuck roast in the fridge?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at the butcher shop.
- AlejandroHola, ¿tiene carne de espaldilla fresca?Hello, do you have fresh beef chuck roast?
- MaríaSí, tenemos carne de espaldilla muy buena hoy.Yes, we have very good beef chuck roast today.
- AlejandroPerfecto, deme dos kilos, por favor.Perfect, give me two kilos, please.
- MaríaMuy bien, aquí tiene su pedido.Very well, here is your order.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
