churrasco
/t͡ʃurasko/from spelling rules
churrasco is the Spanish word for churrasco.
In informal settings, churrasco refers to grilled or barbecued beef.
Which one should you use?
While churrasco refers to the specific cut of meat, asado is the more common term used to refer to the entire social event or the method of barbecue in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In countries like Argentina, Uruguay and Chile, churrasco is a common term for a steak or a thin piece of grilled meat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is churrascos.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃurasko/
Did you know?
- The word churrasco comes from the verb churrar, which is onomatopoeic and mimics the sizzling sound of meat hitting a hot grill.
- While it means steak in many places, in some regions of Latin America, a churrasco can be served as a sandwich with toppings like avocado and fried eggs.
- The specialized grill used to cook churrasco and asado is called a parrilla, which is fundamentally different from the charcoal pits used in American barbecues.
Examples in context
- El churrasco está muy jugoso.The steak is very juicy.
- Quiero pedir un churrasco con papas.I want to order a steak with potatoes.
- Ese restaurante hace el mejor churrasco.That restaurant makes the best steak.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are deciding what to eat at a restaurant.
- Alejandro¿Qué te gustaría comer, María?What would you like to eat, María?
- MaríaMe apetece un buen churrasco.I feel like having a good steak.
- AlejandroA mí también me gusta el churrasco.I like steak too.
- MaríaEntonces, pidamos uno para compartir.Then, let's order one to share.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries churrasco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
