chuletas de cordero
/t͡ʃuletas de koɾdeɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lamb chops" is translated into Spanish as chuletas de cordero.
This phrase refers to cuts of meat taken from the rib or loin of a young sheep.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chuletas (chops) and de cordero (of lamb).
Which one should you use?
If the chops are specifically rib chops, you can also use costillas de cordero.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single lamb chop, use the singular form chuleta de cordero.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃuletas de koɾdeɾo/
Did you know?
- In Spain, chuletas is often used as a slang term for a cheat sheet used during an exam.
- The word cordero replaced the older Latin word año because it sounded exactly like the Spanish word for 'year'.
- While chuletas refers to chops, the word is also used in Spanish to describe certain types of small, flat cakes or cookies in some regional dialects.
Examples in context
- Me encantan las chuletas de cordero. Son mi plato favorito.I love lamb chops. They are my favorite dish.
- ¿Sabe dónde puedo comprar chuletas de borrego de buena calidad?Do you know where I can buy high-quality lamb chops?
- Las chuletas de cordero son perfectas para una barbacoa en el jardín.Lamb chops are perfect for a backyard barbecue.
- Me gustan las chuletas de cordero.I like lamb chops.
- ¿Vas a cocinar chuletas de cordero?Are you going to cook lamb chops?
- Compré chuletas de cordero para la cena.I bought lamb chops for dinner.
Example conversation
At a restaurant, María and Javier are looking at the menu.
- MaríaJavier, ¿qué quieres comer?Javier, what do you want to eat?
- JavierCreo que pediré las chuletas de cordero.I think I will order the lamb chops.
- MaríaEs una excelente elección.That is an excellent choice.
- JavierSí, se ven deliciosas.Yes, they look delicious.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cordero, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
