a la parrilla
/a la pariʝa/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "grilled" is a la parrilla.
The phrase a la parrilla is used to describe food cooked over an open flame or on a metal grate, typically associated with barbecue-style cooking.
Meaning: Translations (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, a la parrilla means "on the grill" or "in the style of the grill".
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike the English adjective 'grilled', the Spanish phrase a la parrilla is an adverbial phrase that does not change its form to agree with the gender or number of the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
/a la pariʝa/
Did you know?
- The word parrilla is actually a diminutive of parra, which means 'grapevine'. It reflects an ancient practice of using grapevine branches as the grate for cooking.
- In some contexts, parrilla can refer to the luggage rack on top of a car or a motorcycle.
- The act of grilling is often part of an asado, which in the Southern Cone is a social ritual that can last an entire afternoon rather than just a meal.
Examples in context
- Hice carne a la parrilla.I made grilled meat.This sentence shows how to use a la parrilla to describe meat.Tatoeba #7645386 by arh, translation #10284536 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Es la primera vez que aso carne a la parrilla en mi casa.This is the first time I've ever grilled meat in my home.This sentence is useful for describing the act of grilling meat at home using a la parrilla.Tatoeba #1683605 by marcelostockle, translation #1682478 by Amastan
- Me gusta el salmón a la parrilla.I like grilled salmon.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to order at a restaurant.
- Mateo¿Quieres pollo o pescado a la parrilla?Do you want chicken or grilled fish?
- MaríaPrefiero el pescado a la parrilla, Mateo.I prefer the grilled fish, Mateo.
- MateoEstá bien, pediré lo mismo.Fine, I will order the same.
- MaríaPerfecto, suena delicioso.Perfect, it sounds delicious.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, la, parrilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
