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Spanish word
gazpacho
Pronunciation
IPA/gaθˈpatʃo/
Meaning
- masculine noungazpacho
Example
Hace mucho calor y quiero pedir gazpacho.
It's very hot and I want to order gazpacho.
More examples
En verano preparo gazpacho con tomates maduros.
In summer I make gazpacho with ripe tomatoes.
Core concept
Refreshing cold tomato-and-olive-oil soup served as a tapa.
Common phrases
pedir gazpacho
order gazpacho
vaso de gazpacho
glass of gazpacho
plato de gazpacho
plate of gazpacho
Similar words
salmorejo: Concentrated chilled tomato soup blended with bread for a velvety, thick consistency.
gazpacho andaluz: Regional Andalusian cold tomato soup typically made from raw vegetables dressed with olive oil.
sopa: Cooked or blended liquid dish of vegetables, meat, or grains eaten as a starter or simple meal.
Definition in Spanish
Plato frío de la cocina andaluza compuesto por tomate, pan, aceite y vinagre, servido como entrante o tapa en verano.
Word origin
Spanish term originating in Andalusia and shaped by regional forms during the era of Arabic presence, historically referring to a vinegar-and-bread cold mash that took on tomatoes after the 1500s.
Usage tips
- As a classic summer tapa it is served chilled and in small portions, so asking whether the gazpacho is 'liso' (smooth) or 'con tropezones' clarifies the expected texture.
Opposites
- sopa calientehot soupnoun
Related words
- gazpacherogazpacho makernoun