lomo saltado
/lomo saltado/from spelling rules
lomo saltado is the Spanish phrase for lomo saltado.
lomo saltado refers to a dish typically consisting of sliced beef stir-fried with onions, tomatoes and french fries, served alongside rice.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means 'jumped/stir-fried loin', which refers to the stir-frying technique where ingredients are tossed in a hot wok.
Is it said differently in some regions?
While the words are Spanish, lomo saltado is specifically identified as a staple of Peruvian cuisine.
How do you pronounce it?
/lomo saltado/
Did you know?
- The technique used to make lomo saltado was introduced to Peru by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. This fusion style is known as chifa and combines Cantonese stir-fry methods with Peruvian ingredients.
- While lomo saltado contains french fries, it is traditionally served with a side of white rice as well. This 'double starch' combination is a characteristic feature of Peruvian comfort food.
- The word lomo shares the same Latin root, lumbus, as the English word 'loin'.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el lomo saltado, ¿dónde lo puedo probar en este lugar?I love lomo saltado, where can I try it in this place?
- ¿Alguna recomendación para un buen lomo saltado?Any recommendations for a good lomo saltado?
- Quiero pedir un lomo saltado, por favor.I want to order a lomo saltado, please.
- El lomo saltado de este restaurante es delicioso.The lomo saltado at this restaurant is delicious.
- Mañana vamos a cocinar lomo saltado para la cena.Tomorrow we are going to cook lomo saltado for dinner.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a Peruvian restaurant.
- MateoMaría, ¿qué quieres comer hoy?María, what do you want to eat today?
- MaríaTengo ganas de probar el lomo saltado.I feel like trying the lomo saltado.
- Mateo¡Buena elección! Yo pediré lo mismo.Great choice! I will order the same.
- MaríaPerfecto, llamemos al camarero ahora.Perfect, let's call the waiter now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lomo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
