Spanish Conversation · Level 128
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Spanish word
cocido
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈθiðo/
Meaning
- adjectivecooked
Example
La comida está cocida y lista para servir.
The food is cooked and ready to serve.
More examples
Los huevos están cocidos y se pelan con facilidad.
The eggs are boiled and peel easily.
Core concept
Boiled or stewed food that has finished cooking.
Common phrases
huevos cocidos
boiled eggs
verduras cocidas
boiled vegetables
carne cocida
cooked meat
Similar words
cocinado: Undergoes heat until fully prepared and presented as a complete dish.
hervido: Undergoes boiling in water until soft and cooked through.
asado: Cooks by dry heat (roasting or grilling) until browned and aromatic.
frito: Cooks in hot oil until the surface becomes crisp and golden.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para describir alimentos ya cocinados, especialmente después de hervirlos o estofarlos.
Word origin
Formed as the past participle of cocer (ultimately from Latin coquere), cocido denotes food that has been cooked by boiling or stewing.
Usage tips
- In everyday use cocido usually implies moist cooking methods, so describing a roast or fried item as cocido can sound odd, and capitalized Cocido often refers to a specific stew like cocido madrileño.