perejil picado
/peɾexil pikado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "parsley flakes" is translated into Spanish as perejil picado.
This phrase refers to dried parsley that has been cut into small pieces for use as a seasoning.
Which one should you use?
While perejil picado refers to the chopped state, perejil seco is often used to specifically denote the dried version found in spice jars.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Hojas de Perejil Deshidratadas is a common way to express "parsley flakes".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective picado must agree in gender and number with the noun perejil.
Did you know?
- The word perejil shares the same root as the English word 'petroleum', as both derive from the Greek word πέτρα meaning 'stone'.
- The verb picar is also used in Spanish to describe the act of snacking on small amounts of food before a main meal, known as picar algo.
- In many Spanish-speaking kitchens, if a recipe asks for perejil picado, it might actually refer to fresh parsley that has been finely chopped rather than dried flakes.
Examples in context
- Por favor, añade una pizca de copos de perejil a la sopa.Please add a pinch of parsley flakes to the soup.
- Vamos a echarle perejil deshidratado a la pasta para darle más sabor.Let's sprinkle some parsley flakes on the pasta to give it more flavor.
- Necesito comprar un bote de perejil picado.I need to buy a jar of dried parsley flakes.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are cooking dinner together in the kitchen.
- María¿Tienes perejil picado en la despensa?Do you have any parsley flakes in the pantry?
- AlejandroSí, lo tengo en el estante de arriba.Yes, I have it on the top shelf.
- MaríaPerfecto, pásamelo para terminar la salsa.Perfect, pass it to me to finish the sauce.
- AlejandroAquí tienes, María.Here you go, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perejil, picado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
