tabla de embutidos
/tabla de embutidos/from spelling rules
The Spanish translation for 'charcuterie board' is tabla de embutidos.
In Spanish, tabla de embutidos is the standard way to describe a platter containing various cured meats, cheeses and accompaniments. While 'charcuterie' refers specifically to meat products, in Spanish tabla de embutidos is the standard way to describe a platter containing various cured meats, cheeses and accompaniments.
Meaning: translation of 'charcuterie board' (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tabla (board) and embutidos (cured meats/sausages).
Which one should you use?
If you want to be more specific or formal, you can use Tabla de embutidos y quesos, which literally means a board of cured meats and cheeses. For a more casual setting, you can use Tabla de picoteo, which refers to a board of appetizers.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term tabla de chacinas y quesos is commonly used to refer to a charcuterie board.
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a feminine noun phrase, so if you use an adjective like 'delicious', it must be tabla de embutidos deliciosa.
How do you pronounce it?
/tabla de embutidos/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the act of eating from a tabla de picoteo is called picotear, which literally means 'to peck' like a bird. It describes eating small amounts of food over a long period of time.
- The word tabla is also used in Spanish to describe a 'score' or 'standings' in sports, showing how a single word can jump from physical objects to abstract concepts.
- The word embutidos comes from the verb embutir, which means to stuff, specifically referring to how meat is stuffed into casings.
Examples in context
- ¡Esta tabla de fiambres y quesos incluye jamón serrano, chorizo, queso manchego y aceitunas!This board of cold cuts and cheeses includes serrano ham, chorizo, manchego cheese, and olives!
- La tabla de embutidos y quesos es exquisita y variada, perfecta para una reuniónThe board of cured meats and cheeses is exquisite and diverse, perfect for a gathering.
- Pedimos una tabla de embutidos para compartir.We ordered a charcuterie board to share.
- Esta tabla de embutidos tiene quesos excelentes.This charcuterie board has excellent cheeses.
- Trae la tabla de embutidos a la mesa, por favor.Bring the charcuterie board to the table, please.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are planning snacks for a party.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿podemos comprar una tabla de embutidos?Lucía, can we buy a charcuterie board?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, es una idea excelente.Yes, Alejandro, it is an excellent idea.
- AlejandroLa tabla de embutidos siempre gusta a todos.Everyone always likes the charcuterie board.
- LucíaTienes razón, yo compraré los quesos.You are right, I will buy the cheeses.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
