Spanish word

asado

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈsaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbarbecue

Example

¿Quieres ir al asado de María este sábado?

Do you want to go to María's barbecue this Saturday?

Illustration for asado (barbecue)

More examples

Vamos a hacer un asado en el jardín este domingo.

We are going to host a barbecue in the garden this Sunday.

Core concept

Grilled cuts of meat served at a shared outdoor gathering.

Common phrases

  • hacer un asado

    host a barbecue

  • ir a un asado

    go to a barbecue

  • invitar a un asado

    invite to a barbecue

Similar words

barbacoa: Meat slow-cooked in a buried pit for many hours until tender.
parrilla: Metal grate for cooking meat directly over charcoal or open flames.
parrillada: Group meal of assorted cuts grilled on a grate or griddle for sharing.
churrasco: Thick slabs of beef cooked quickly over very high heat to develop a strong char.

Definition in Spanish

Plato de carne cocinada al fuego o al carbón; también la comida o fiesta donde se comparte.

Word origin

It comes from the past participle of asar 'to roast', ultimately from Latin assare meaning 'to roast'.

Usage tips

  • Asado commonly names both the roasted meat and the social event, so ir al asado usually means attending the whole occasion rather than just eating a piece of meat.

Other meanings

  • grilled meatnoun
  • roastnoun

Related words

  • asarbarbecueverb
  • asadorbarbecue pitnoun

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