Spanish word

fabada

Pronunciation

IPA/faˈβaða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounAsturian bean stew

Example

Mi abuela hace una fabada deliciosa.

My grandmother makes a delicious Asturian bean stew.

Illustration for fabada (Asturian bean stew)

More examples

En Asturias probé una fabada tradicional.

In Asturias I tried a traditional fabada.

Core concept

Rustic casserole of white beans, chorizo rings, and morcilla in a rich, meaty broth.

Common phrases

  • hacer una fabada

    prepare a fabada

  • comer fabada

    eat fabada

  • fabada asturiana

    fabada from Asturias

Similar words

guiso: Simple everyday stew of meat and vegetables that simmers gently until flavors combine.
cocido: Robust mixed stew of meat, beans and vegetables that simmers together into chunky portions.
potaje: Slow-cooked bean or vegetable stew that thickens into a hearty, almost creamy consistency.
estofado: Dish of meat and vegetables that sear briefly and then simmer in a small amount of liquid.

Definition in Spanish

Guiso tradicional de Asturias hecho con fabas (alubias blancas) cocidas junto a embutidos como chorizo, morcilla y tocino, servido caliente.

Word origin

Named from faba 'bean' plus the collective-forming suffix -ada, giving 'a bean dish' that in Asturias refers specifically to the regional stew.

Usage tips

  • Pronounced fa-BA-da with stress on the second syllable and no written accent, making English-first-syllable stress a common mispronunciation.

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