pollo a la parmesana
/poʝo a la paɾmesana/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chicken parmesan" is translated into Spanish as pollo a la parmesana.
pollo a la parmesana refers to a dish consisting of breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "chicken in the Parmesan style". The component a la indicates the specific style or manner of preparation used for the chicken.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you may hear pollo a la parmesana to refer to chicken parmesan, but you may also hear milanesa de pollo con queso y salsa de tomate.
How does it change in a sentence?
Even though pollo is a masculine noun, the adjective parmesana is feminine to agree with the feminine noun la (which refers to the implied manera or style).
How do you pronounce it?
/poʝo a la paɾmesana/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of pollo originally referred to any young animal rather than specifically a chicken.
- The phrase a la is used in Spanish culinary terms to denote a style, mirroring the French influence on high-end cooking menus across the Spanish-speaking world.
- In Argentina, this dish is often viewed as a variation of the milanesa, a cultural staple so beloved that it has its own dedicated sandwich called a sánguche de milanesa.
Examples in context
- Quiero pedir pollo a la parmesana.I want to order chicken parmesan.
- El pollo a la parmesana de este restaurante es excelente.The chicken parmesan at this restaurant is excellent.
- Hoy cociné pollo a la parmesana para la cena.Today I cooked chicken parmesan for dinner.
Example conversation
At an Italian restaurant during lunch.
- Mateo¿Qué vas a comer, Elena?What are you going to eat, Elena?
- ElenaVoy a probar el pollo a la parmesana.I am going to try the chicken parmesan.
- MateoEs una buena elección, yo pediré pasta.It is a good choice, I will order pasta.
- ElenaPerfecto, espero que la comida esté rica.Perfect, I hope the food is delicious.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, la, pollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
