asar a la parrilla
/asaɾ a la pariʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "grilling" can be translated into Spanish as asar a la parrilla.
The phrase is used to describe the action of cooking food on a metal frame over a fire or a heat source.
Which one should you use?
While the verb asar can be used generally to mean to roast or to grill, adding a la parrilla specifies that the food is being cooked using a metal grate. Additionally, the noun parrillada can refer to the act of grilling itself or to a large meal made up of various grilled meats.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase cocinar a la brasa is particularly common for grilling. In Argentina, the term hacer un asado is frequently used to mean grilling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase asar a la parrilla is the infinitive form, which is used to express the action of grilling.
How do you pronounce it?
/asaɾ a la pariʝa/
Did you know?
- While English uses 'grilling' to describe intense questioning, Spanish uses the verb interrogar and does not use asar for this metaphor.
- The word parrilla is derived from parra, which means 'grapevine'. This is because early grates were often made from twisted vines.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the person in charge of the parrilla is called the parrillero and holds a position of high respect during the meal.
Examples in context
- Hoy asaremos a la parrilla deliciosos cortes de carne en la fiesta del jardín.Today we will grill delicious cuts of meat at the garden party.
- Para resaltar el sabor del pescado, es mejor cocinarlo a la brasa.To enhance the flavor of fish, it is best to grill it.
- El próximo fin de semana haremos una parrillada en el patio.Next weekend, we'll have a barbeque in the backyard.
- ¿Te gustaría asar al aire libre el domingo? El clima estará agradable.Would you like to grill outdoors on Sunday? The weather will be nice.
- Me encanta asar a la parrilla en el jardín.I love grilling in the garden.
- ¿Quieres asar a la parrilla unos vegetales hoy?Do you want to grill some vegetables today?
- Él prefiere asar a la parrilla el salmón.He prefers grilling the salmon.
Example conversation
A sunny afternoon in a backyard during a barbecue.
- JavierLucía, ¿puedes ayudarme a asar a la parrilla?Lucía, can you help me with grilling?
- LucíaSí, Javier, yo preparo la carne.Yes, Javier, I will prepare the meat.
- JavierPerfecto, el fuego ya está listo.Perfect, the fire is ready now.
- Lucía¡Vamos a cocinar algo rico!Let's cook something delicious!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, asar, la, parrilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
