Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
cucharón
Pronunciation
IPA/kutʃaˈɾon/
Meaning
- masculine nounladle
Example
Pásame el cucharón, por favor.
Please pass me the ladle.
More examples
Usa el cucharón de servir para repartir el guiso.
Use the serving ladle to serve the stew.
Core concept
Deep serving spoon with a pronounced bowl and an extended handle.
Common phrases
cucharón de sopa
soup ladle
cucharón de servir
serving ladle
cucharón de madera
wooden ladle
Similar words
cuchara: Compact eating spoon for scooping bites and sampling broths at the table.
cazo: Small pan with a handle for gently heating and pouring sauces or milk.
olla: Deep cooking vessel for preparing and holding large volumes of soups or stews.
Definition in Spanish
Cuchara grande con el cuenco profundo y el mango largo, usada para sacar y servir líquidos como sopas o caldos desde ollas.
Word origin
The word is formed from cuchara plus the augmentative suffix -ón, originally meaning a larger spoon.
Usage tips
- Despite deriving from the feminine cuchara, cucharón is masculine (el cucharón) and takes masculine agreement.