pescado empanizado
/peskado empaniθado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "breaded fish" is translated into Spanish as pescado empanizado.
This phrase is used to describe fish that has been coated in breadcrumbs and fried.
Which one should you use?
While pescado empanizado specifically implies a breadcrumb coating, the phrase pescado frito refers to fish that is simply fried.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many South American countries, pescado apanado is more commonly used than pescado empanizado.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because pescado is a masculine noun, the adjective empanizado must also be in the masculine form. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the '-s' ending.
Did you know?
- The word pescado only refers to fish that has been caught, whereas a living fish in the water is called pez.
- The term empanizado shares a root with empanada, the famous stuffed pastry, because both words describe the act of enclosing something in pan or bread.
- In Spain, you will often see pescado rebozado, which differs from empanizado because it uses a liquid batter of flour and egg instead of dry breadcrumbs.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho el pescado empanizado.I really like breaded fish.
- ¿El pescado empanizado viene con ensalada?Does the breaded fish come with salad?
- Hoy preparé pescado empanizado para la cena.Today I prepared breaded fish for dinner.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are ordering lunch at a seaside restaurant.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿qué vas a pedir?Daniel, what are you going to order?
- DanielQuiero el pescado empanizado con papas fritas.I want the breaded fish with french fries.
- SofíaEse plato se ve muy rico.That dish looks very delicious.
- DanielSí, es mi comida favorita aquí.Yes, it is my favorite food here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
