carne asada
/kaɾne asada/from spelling rules
carne asada is the Spanish phrase for grilled meat, typically beef.
The term carne asada refers specifically to a dish consisting of grilled or roasted beef. It is a staple of Latin American cuisine.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of carne, meaning meat and asada, meaning grilled or roasted.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple pieces of grilled meat, you use the plural form carnes asadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾne asada/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, specifically in Mexico and the Southwestern United States, carne asada is not just a dish but a social event or a gathering of friends.
- The word carne shares its ancient roots with the English word 'carnal', which relates to the physical body and flesh.
- In some South American countries, the term asado refers to a complex ritual of slow-cooking various meats for hours, rather than just a quick grill of beef.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme un plato de carne asada, por favor?Could you bring me a plate of carne asada, please?
- Me encanta la carne asada de este restaurante.I love the carne asada at this restaurant.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to eat for dinner.
- María¿Qué quieres cenar esta noche, Javier?What do you want to eat for dinner tonight, Javier?
- JavierTengo antojo de una buena carne asada.I am craving a good carne asada.
- María¡Perfecto! Yo preparo la carne asada para ti.Perfect! I will prepare the carne asada for you.
- JavierMuchas gracias, María, eres la mejor.Thank you very much, María, you are the best.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry carne asada, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
