asado de cadera
/asado de kadeɾa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, rump roast is asado de cadera.
This phrase refers to a cut of beef taken from the rump of the animal, which is typically used for roasting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of asado (roast or roasting) and de cadera (of the hip). The word cadera refers to the hip area, which is the anatomical location of the rump in culinary terms.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Colita de Cuadril is particularly common in Latin American countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/asado de kadeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word cadera in asado de cadera shares the same root as the English word 'cathedral'. Both come from the Greek word for a 'chair' or 'seat'.
- While asado de cadera is understood, in Argentina and Uruguay the term asado refers to the entire social ritual of grilling meat and gathering with friends, not just the food itself.
- The word asado comes from the verb asar, which describes cooking over fire. This distinguishes it from horneado, which specifically refers to cooking inside an oven.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienen cadera deshuesada en el menú?Do you have boneless rump on the menu?
- Necesitamos colita de cuadril para hacer el asadoWe need rump roast to make the barbecue
- Compré un asado de cadera para la cena.I bought a rump roast for dinner.
- El asado de cadera está muy tierno.The rump roast is very tender.
- ¿Prefieres asado de cadera o lomo?Do you prefer rump roast or loin?
Example conversation
Maria and Mateo are planning their Sunday dinner.
- MaríaMateo, ¿qué quieres comer el domingo?Mateo, what do you want to eat on Sunday?
- MateoMe gustaría un asado de cadera con papas.I would like a rump roast with potatoes.
- MaríaPerfecto, yo compro la carne mañana.Perfect, I will buy the meat tomorrow.
- MateoMuchas gracias, María.Thank you very much, Maria.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asado, cadera, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
