Spanish Conversation · Level 109
60 words
Spanish word
cascar
Pronunciation
IPA/kasˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcrack
Example
¿Puedes cascar los huevos, por favor?
Can you crack the eggs, please?
More examples
Voy a cascar nueces para la receta.
I'm going to crack nuts for the recipe.
Core concept
Breaking an eggshell to expose yolk and white.
Common phrases
cascar huevos
crack eggs
cascar nueces
crack nuts
Similar words
romper: Force an object to break by striking or pressing it.
pelar: Remove skin or shell from something using hands or a tool.
abrir: Open a closed item or container to reach its interior.
partir: Break something into parts to separate it into two or more pieces.
Definition in Spanish
Romper la cáscara o la cubierta dura de algo, especialmente de huevos, para separar las partes y sacar el contenido.
Word origin
Derived from cáscara 'shell' plus -ar as a verb-forming suffix, literally meaning to break a shell to reach the inside.
Usage tips
- In Spanish conversation cascar typically denotes the deliberate act of opening an egg rather than a general verb for smashing, so use romper or aplastar for crushing objects.