estofado de ternera
/estofado de teɾneɾa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, beef stew is estofado de ternera.
This phrase refers to a dish consisting of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid. You may also use estofado de carne if you wish to say meat stew more generally.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of estofado (stew) and de ternera (of beef/veal).
Which one should you use?
While ternera specifically refers to young beef or veal, estofado de ternera is the standard term used for beef stew in many Spanish-speaking contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations for beef stew include sancocho de carne in Colombia, guiso de carne in Argentina and seco de carne in Peru.
How do you pronounce it?
/estofado de teɾneɾa/
Did you know?
- In Peru, the version of beef stew called seco de carne is named for a cooking process where the sauce is reduced until it is almost 'dry' and highly concentrated.
- The word ternera comes from tierno, which means 'tender'. This highlights the desired texture of the meat in a slow-cooked stew.
- In Colombia, a beef stew is often called sancocho de carne, a term shared with a hearty soup that typically includes tubers like yuca or plantains.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría ordenar el estofado de carne, por favorI would like to order the beef stew, please
- Hola, ¿me recomendaría el guiso de carne? Por favorHello, would you recommend the beef stew? Please
- Quisiera probar el estofado de carne. ¿Es picante?I would like to try the beef stew. Is it spicy?
- Buenas tardes, ¿tienen algún cocido de carne especial en el menú del día?Good afternoon, do you have any special beef stew on the daily menu?
- Me gusta el estofado de ternera con patatas.I like beef stew with potatoes.
- El estofado de ternera está delicioso.The beef stew is delicious.
- Hoy cociné un estofado de ternera con patatas.Today I cooked a beef stew with potatoes.
- ¿Quieres probar mi estofado de ternera?Do you want to try my beef stew?
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are having dinner at home.
- LucíaMateo, ¿te gusta este estofado de ternera?Mateo, do you like this beef stew?
- MateoSí, Lucía, está muy bueno.Yes, Lucía, it is very good.
- LucíaMe alegra que te guste.I'm glad you like it.
- MateoEs el mejor estofado de ternera que he probado.It is the best beef stew I have ever tasted.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, ternera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
