Spanish Conversation · Level 89
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Spanish word
filete
Pronunciation
IPA/fiˈlete/
Meaning
- masculine nounsteak
Example
Quiero un filete a la plancha.
I want a grilled steak.
More examples
¿Quieres probar un filete a la parrilla?
Do you want to try a grilled steak?
Core concept
Individual boneless cut of meat or fish for one serving.
Common phrases
filete a la plancha
pan-seared steak
filete a la parrilla
grilled steak
Similar words
lomo: Piece cut from the loin (back) of an animal, typically tender and meaty.
rodaja: Circular slice cut across an ingredient, common with sausages and fruits.
loncha: Very thin slice of deli meat or cheese, used for layering or topping.
Definition in Spanish
Porción de carne o pescado, normalmente sin hueso, cortada para cocinarse y servirse como ración individual.
Word origin
From French filet (and Italian filetto), ultimately from Latin filum 'thread', originally meaning a thin strip and later a boneless slice of meat or fish.
Usage tips
- Adding the animal (for example, 'filete de ternera' or 'filete de pescado') reduces confusion because filete can refer to either meat or fish.
Other meanings
- filletnoun
Related words
- filetearfilletverb
- fileteadothinly slicedadjective