Spanish Conversation · Level 92
60 words
Spanish word
freír
Pronunciation
IPA/fɾeˈiɾ/
Meaning
- verbfry
Example
Voy a freír patatas ahora.
I'm going to fry potatoes now.
More examples
Ella sabe freír los calamares perfectamente.
She knows how to fry squid perfectly.
Core concept
Food with a crisp, golden exterior produced by contact with hot oil or fat.
Common phrases
freír patatas
fry potatoes
freír huevos
fry eggs
freír en aceite
fry in oil
Similar words
fritar: Cooking ingredients submerged in hot oil until they cook through and crisp.
saltear: Quickly tossing small pieces in a little oil over high heat to brown and soften.
asar: Using dry heat from an oven or open flame to cook food and brown its surface.
hervir: Cooking ingredients in boiling water or broth until fully heated and tender.
Definition in Spanish
Exponer alimentos al calor de aceite o grasa para conseguir textura crujiente o dorada.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin frigere 'to roast', and cognates in other Romance languages share the meaning of cooking in oil or fat to produce a browned, crisp result.
Usage tips
- When referring to the finished dish Spanish commonly places the past participle after the noun (patatas fritas) and the participle agrees in gender and number with the noun.