guarnición de arroz
/ɡwaɾniθjon de aroθ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "side of rice" is translated into Spanish as guarnición de arroz.
In a culinary context, this phrase is used to specify that the rice is an accompaniment rather than the main component of the meal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of guarnición (side dish/garnish) and de arroz (of rice).
Which one should you use?
The phrase arroz como guarnición can be used to describe the role of the rice in a meal.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡwaɾniθjon de aroθ/
Did you know?
- The word guarnición is derived from the verb guarnir, which originally meant to equip a soldier with gear or provide a place with supplies.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, rice is so central that it is often served as a guarnición even when the main dish is another starch, like potatoes.
- The word arroz traces its roots back through Arabic to Ancient Greek, meaning that the very name for rice in Spanish is a linguistic traveler from the Mediterranean.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme un acompañamiento de arroz, por favor?Could you bring me a side of rice, please?
- Oye, ¿me puedes poner una ración de arroz en el plato, por favor?Hey, could you put a portion of rice on my plate, please?
- Quiero la carne con guarnición de arroz.I want the meat with a side of rice.
- ¿Viene la guarnición de arroz incluida en el menú?Does the side of rice come included in the menu?
- Prefiero la guarnición de arroz en lugar de patatas.I prefer a side of rice instead of potatoes.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are ordering dinner at a restaurant.
- DanielVoy a pedir el pollo asado.I am going to order the roasted chicken.
- Sofía¿Quieres alguna guarnición de arroz con el pollo?Do you want a side of rice with the chicken?
- DanielSí, suena perfecto, Sofía.Yes, that sounds perfect, Sofía.
- SofíaMuy bien, yo pediré lo mismo.Very well, I will order the same.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arroz, de, guarnición, CC BY-SA 4.0.
