jalado
/xalado/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for pulled (referring to meat) is jalado.
In a culinary context, jalado is an adjective used to describe fine pieces of cooked meat that have been torn from the bone. Additionally, the word is widely used informally to describe various pulling actions.
Meaning: of fine pieces of cooked meat torn from the bone. (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/xalado/
Did you know?
- The word jalar is more common in the Americas, whereas in Spain, people almost exclusively use tirar to describe the action of pulling something toward them.
- In certain Caribbean dialects, jalar can be used to describe the act of smoking or inhaling from a cigarette or pipe, rather than physically pulling an object.
- When describing meat that has been 'pulled' for a taco or sandwich, the term desmechado comes from the word mecha, which refers to a wick or a strand of fiber.
Examples in context
- El niño jaló la cuerda para abrir la puerta.The boy pulled the rope to open the door.
- Los trabajadores tiraron del mueble para moverlo de sitio.The workers pulled the furniture to move it.
- Mi hermana jaló mi brazo para que la acompañara.My sister pulled my arm to join her.
- Él arrancó la hierba del jardín.He pulled out the weeds from the garden.
- Vamos a jalar el sofá para limpiar detrás.Let's pull the sofa to clean behind it.
- Arrastraron el tronco hasta la orilla del río.They dragged the log to the riverbank.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are looking at a food menu.
- Elena¿Qué quieres pedir para comer, Javier?What do you want to order for food, Javier?
- JavierCreo que pediré el cerdo jalado.I think I'll order the pulled pork.
- ElenaEsa es una excelente elección.That is an excellent choice.
- JavierSí, me encanta el cerdo jalado.Yes, I love pulled pork.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
