cordero
everyday, neutral
Lamb is cordero in Argentina, both the animal and the meat. In Patagonia it is famous grilled over an open fire. It is also called asado de cordero and cordero patagónico.
Meaning: meat or young sheep (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| cordero | everyday, neutral |
| asado de cordero | dish |
| cordero patagónico | regional |
On a menu you will see cordero al asador, costillar de cordero (rack of lamb) or pierna de cordero (leg of lamb).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cordero patagónico is lamb from Patagonia, where sheep farming is common. It is often cooked whole on a metal cross over embers.
How does it change in a sentence?
Cordero is masculine: el cordero.
Did you know?
- In Argentina a waiter is often called mozo and a waitress moza.
Examples in context
- Quiero probar el cordero patagónico.I want to try the Patagonian lamb.
- El cordero está muy tierno.The lamb is very tender.
- Pedimos una pierna de cordero.We ordered a leg of lamb.
Example conversation
Marcos and his wife Elena order dinner from the waiter Tomás at a restaurant in Bariloche.
- Tomás¿Qué van a pedir?What will you have?
- MarcosCordero al asador para los dos.Roast lamb for both of us.
- ElenaY una botella de vino tinto.And a bottle of red wine.
