How to Say "Marinade" in Spanish

marinada

/maɾiˈnada/feminine

The Spanish word for "marinade" is marinada.

marinada is a feminine noun used to describe a liquid mixture.

Meaning: liquid mixture (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of marinada is marinadas.

/maɾiˈnada/

The word curtir is used for marinating fish in citrus, which is the same word Spanish speakers use for 'tanning' leather.
In the Caribbean, especially in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, adobo refers not just to a marinade but to a specific dry seasoning blend of garlic powder, oregano and salt.
The word marinada shares a root with marino, meaning 'marine' or 'of the sea', because early preservatives relied heavily on sea salt.

Para preparar el pollo a la parrilla, necesitas marinarlo en adobo durante al menos dos horas.
To prepare grilled chicken, you need to marinate it in adobo for at least two hours.
Es importante dejar la carne en la marinada durante toda la noche para obtener un sabor más intenso.
It's important to leave the meat in the marinade overnight to achieve a more intense flavor.
Voy a adobar el pollo con esta salsa deliciosa.
I'm going to marinate the chicken with this delicious sauce.
Es recomendable macerar el salmón en limón antes de asarlo.
It's advisable to marinate the salmon in lemon before grilling it.
Voy a preparar un marinado con aceite de oliva, ajo y hierbas frescas.
I'm going to prepare a marinade with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs.
La marinada para el pollo tiene mucho ajo.
The marinade for the chicken has a lot of garlic.
La marinada tiene mucho sabor.
The marinade has a lot of flavor.
Necesito preparar una marinada para el pollo.
I need to prepare a marinade for the chicken.
¿Te gusta esta marinada de cítricos?
Do you like this citrus marinade?

María and Javier are in the kitchen preparing dinner.

María

Javier, ¿ya hiciste la marinada?
Javier, have you made the marinade yet?
Javier

Sí, la marinada está en el refrigerador.
Yes, the marinade is in the refrigerator.
María

Perfecto, voy a poner la carne ahora.
Perfect, I am going to put the meat in now.
Javier

Muy bien, María, nos quedará muy rico.
Very well, María, it will taste delicious.

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