wagyu
The Spanish word for wagyu is wagyu.
The term refers to a specific breed of cattle.
Meaning: breed of cattle (noun)
Did you know?
- In Spanish culinary reviews, wagyu is frequently described as mantequilla, meaning 'butter', because of its low melting point and texture.
- In Spanish, the word vetas (veins) is used to describe the fat in wagyu, the same word used to describe the minerals in a piece of marble or gold in a rock.
- In certain Latin American gastronomic contexts, 'wagyu' is sometimes used as a generic term for any highly marbled beef, even if the cattle are not actually of the Japanese breed.
Examples in context
- El wagyu es carne muy cara.Wagyu is very expensive meat.
- Me encanta el sabor del wagyu.I love the flavor of wagyu.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at a menu in a high-end restaurant.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿has probado el wagyu?Daniel, have you tried the wagyu?
- DanielNo, pero parece delicioso.No, but it looks delicious.
- LucíaEs un wagyu de gran calidad.It is a high-quality wagyu.
- DanielVamos a pedirlo entonces.Let's order it then.
