country fried steak
/kountɾi fɾjed steak/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'country fried steak' is used in Spanish as country fried steak.
This phrase refers to a piece of beef that has been breaded and fried in a pan, typically served with gravy.
How do you pronounce it?
/kountɾi fɾjed steak/
Did you know?
- The English word 'country' shares an ancient root with the Spanish word contra, which means 'against' or 'opposite'. This connects a word for a land or region to a word describing a position or direction.
- While country fried steak is a specific dish, Spanish speakers often use the term milanesa for breaded meat, a word that travels from Italy through Spain to Latin America.
- The term bistec, used as a translation for 'steak', is actually a Spanish adaptation of the English word 'beefsteak'.
Examples in context
- Quisiera ordenar un bistec empanado, por favor.I would like to order a country fried steak, please.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un buen bistec frito estilo sureño?Where can I find a good Southern-style fried steak?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are looking at a restaurant menu.
- LucíaMira, Javier, aquí venden country fried steak.Look, Javier, they sell country fried steak here.
- JavierNo he probado el country fried steak nunca.I have never tried country fried steak.
- LucíaEs carne empanizada muy rica.It is very delicious breaded meat.
- JavierEntonces voy a pedir uno hoy.In that case, I am going to order one today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries country, CC BY-SA 4.0.
