bistec frito estilo pollo
/bistek fɾito estilo poʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chicken fried steak" is translated into Spanish as bistec frito estilo pollo.
This phrase refers to a piece of beef steak that has been breaded and fried in the same manner as fried chicken. In formal contexts, you might describe this dish more precisely as un filete de carne de res empanizado y frito.
Did you know?
- While bistec is used across the Spanish-speaking world, the specific concept of 'chicken fried steak' is so uniquely American that Spanish speakers often use the English name on menus.
- The word bistec is actually a phonetic imitation of the English word 'beefsteak', adapted to fit Spanish spelling rules.
- The word frito is an irregular form of the verb freír. While freído is also a correct past participle, frito is the standard choice for describing fried food.
Examples in context
- Este bistec frito estilo pollo está muy crujiente.This chicken fried steak is very crunchy.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are looking at a menu in a diner.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta el bistec frito estilo pollo, Lucía?Do you like chicken fried steak, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, es mi comida favorita de este lugar.Yes, it is my favorite food from this place.
- AlejandroEntonces, yo pediré uno para mí también.Then, I will order one for myself too.
- LucíaPerfecto, vamos a pedir ahora.Perfect, let's order now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bistec, estilo, frito, pollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
