Spanish Conversation · Level 134
45 words
Spanish word
asar
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbroast
Example
Voy a asar el pollo para la cena.
I am going to roast the chicken for dinner.
More examples
Prefiero asar las verduras a la parrilla.
I prefer to grill the vegetables on the barbecue.
Core concept
Food browned and cooked by close, high heat so the surface becomes crisp and browned.
Common phrases
asar al horno
roast in the oven
asar a la parrilla
grill on the barbecue
asar a la plancha
cook on a griddle
Similar words
cocinar: Applies heat to food in any way to transform raw ingredients into a finished, edible dish.
freír: Cooks food by submerging or frying in hot oil or fat until it becomes crisp and cooked through.
hornear: Uses an oven to cook food gradually, ensuring the interior becomes evenly done.
tostar: Gently browns surfaces like bread or beans with brief, focused heat to bring out a toasty aroma.
Definition in Spanish
Someter alimentos al calor para cocinarlos y dorarlos, especialmente carnes y verduras, con contacto cercano al fuego o en horno.
Word origin
From Latin assare (past participle assus), inherited through the Romance languages with the sense of cooking by intense or nearby heat to brown food.
Usage tips
- In many Spanish-speaking regions asado names both the roasted dish and a social barbecue, so hacer un asado often means hosting a meat cookout.