quesadilla de carne asada
/kesadiʝa de kaɾne asada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "steak quesadilla" is translated into Spanish as quesadilla de carne asada.
A steak quesadilla is a tortilla filled with melted cheese and grilled steak. In many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Mexico, carne asada is the standard way to describe the type of beef used in this dish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quesadilla (the dish), de (of/with) and carne asada (grilled meat).
Which one should you use?
While quesadilla de carne asada refers to a dish made with grilled meat, quesadilla de bistec is a common alternative used when referring specifically to steak slices.
How do you pronounce it?
/kesadiʝa de kaɾne asada/
Did you know?
- In some parts of Mexico, ordering a quesadilla might not guarantee you will receive any cheese at all, as many regional recipes use the name for the tortilla shape regardless of filling.
- The term carne asada is so culturally significant in the Americas that it often refers to the entire social event of grilling meat, not just the beef itself.
- While quesadilla looks like a blend of queso and tortilla, it actually evolved from quesada, a term for a cheese-based dish, with the suffix -illa added.
Examples in context
- Quiero una quesadilla de carne asada, por favor.I want a steak quesadilla, please.
- La quesadilla de carne asada está muy buena.The steak quesadilla is very good.
- ¿Nos traes otra quesadilla de carne asada?Will you bring us another steak quesadilla?
Example conversation
María and Javier are ordering food at a Mexican restaurant.
- MaríaJavier, ¿qué vas a pedir?Javier, what are you going to order?
- JavierVoy a pedir una quesadilla de carne asada.I am going to order a steak quesadilla.
- MaríaPerfecto, yo también quiero una quesadilla de carne asada.Perfect, I also want a steak quesadilla.
- Javier¡Excelente elección!Excellent choice!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carne, de, quesadilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
