arroz quemado
/aroθ kemado/from spelling rules
arroz quemado is the Spanish phrase for burnt rice.
The phrase refers to rice that has been cooked for too long or at too high a temperature, which results in a charred taste.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of arroz (rice) and the past participle quemado (burnt).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because arroz is a masculine singular noun, the adjective quemado must also be in the masculine singular form.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the crust of burnt rice at the bottom of the pot is called pega or concolón and is often considered a delicious delicacy rather than a mistake.
- The word arroz comes from the Andalusian Arabic word rawz, which itself traces back to the Ancient Greek word óruza.
- To distinguish intentional browning from an accident, Spanish uses the word tostado when rice is browned in oil for a nutty flavor before liquids are added.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme otro plato de arroz? Este está un poco quemado. Gracias.Could you bring me another plate of rice? This one is a bit burnt. Thank you.
- No vuelvas a dejar el arroz tanto tiempo en el fuego, ¡siempre lo terminas quemando!Don't leave the rice on the stove for so long again, you always end up burning it!
- ¡El arroz quedó completamente carbonizado esta vez! Tenemos que pedir comida para llevar.The rice was completely carbonized this time! We need to order takeout.
- El arroz está quemado.The rice is burnt.
- No me gusta el sabor del arroz quemado.I don't like the taste of burnt rice.
- Hay un poco de arroz quemado en la olla.There is a little bit of burnt rice in the pot.
- Cuidado, el arroz quemado sabe muy amargo.Careful, burnt rice tastes very bitter.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are in the kitchen after dinner.
- Javier¿Sientes el sabor a arroz quemado?Do you taste the burnt rice?
- SofíaSí, creo que se pasó de cocción.Yes, I think it was overcooked.
- JavierLo siento, Sofía, lo olvidé en el fuego.I'm sorry, Sofía, I forgot it on the stove.
- SofíaNo pasa nada, Javier, pediremos pizza.It's okay, Javier, we will order pizza.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arroz, quemado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
