brócoli al vapor
/bɾokoli al bapoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase steamed broccoli is translated into Spanish as brócoli al vapor.
The phrase is used to describe broccoli that has been cooked by exposing it to steam.
Which one should you use?
You can also use Brócoli cocido al vapor to explicitly indicate that the broccoli has been cooked through the steaming process.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun brócoli remains singular in this phrase, even when you are referring to a large portion of broccoli.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾokoli al bapoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, broccoli is referred to as arbolillo because the florets look like tiny trees.
- In certain Latin American countries, you might see this dish listed as brócoli al dente, borrowing a term from pasta to indicate the broccoli is steamed but still firm.
- While 'steamed' is often translated as al vapor, in many Spanish-speaking kitchens, you might hear a chef say they are cooking it a la vaporera, referring to the specific vessel used.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un acompañamiento de brócoli al vapor, por favor.I would like a side of steamed broccoli, please.
- Quiero brócoli al vapor, por favor.I want steamed broccoli, please.
- Prefiero el brócoli al vapor con sal.I prefer steamed broccoli with salt.
- ¿Podemos pedir brócoli al vapor para la guarnición?Can we order steamed broccoli for the side dish?
- El brócoli al vapor es muy saludable.Steamed broccoli is very healthy.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to order at a healthy restaurant.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿qué quieres comer hoy?Daniel, what do you want to eat today?
- DanielQuiero pollo y brócoli al vapor.I want chicken and steamed broccoli.
- SofíaA mí también me gusta el brócoli al vapor.I like steamed broccoli too.
- DanielEntonces, vamos a pedir lo mismo.Then, let's order the same thing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
