Spanish word

chilindrón

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃilinˈdɾon/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpepper and tomato stew

Example

¿Has probado el chilindrón de pollo?

Have you tried the chicken pepper and tomato stew?

Illustration for chilindrón (pepper and tomato stew)

More examples

Voy a pedir una ración de chilindrón para llevar.

I'm going to order a helping of pepper and tomato stew to take away.

Core concept

Home-style stew of red peppers, tomatoes and onions simmered into a rich sauce for meat.

Common phrases

  • una ración de chilindrón

    a helping of pepper and tomato stew

  • chilindrón de verduras

    pepper and tomato stew with vegetables

Similar words

guiso: Hearty home-cooked main dish of meat or vegetables simmered in a flavorful, saucy broth.
estofado: Slow-braised dish cooked covered over low heat until tougher ingredients become very tender.

Definition in Spanish

Designa un guiso tradicional en el que ingredientes como pimiento rojo, tomate y cebolla forman una salsa espesa que acompaña sobre todo al pollo y al cordero.

Word origin

Most etymologists trace chilindrón to Aragonese or nearby regional Romance dialects, where 19th-century sources apply the term to sauced meat dishes.

Usage tips

  • The written accent on the ó marks final-syllable stress and may be dropped casually on menus or signs, so expect spellings both with and without the accent.

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