Spanish word

guisado

Pronunciation

IPA/giˈsaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstew

Example

Hoy voy a preparar un guisado para la cena.

Today I'm going to prepare a stew for dinner.

Illustration for guisado (stew)

More examples

Mi abuela siempre cocina guisado casero los domingos.

My grandmother always cooks homemade stew on Sundays.

Core concept

Single-pot stew of ingredients cooked slowly until flavors meld.

Common phrases

  • guisado casero

    homemade stew

  • guisado de pollo

    chicken stew

  • guisado de carne

    meat stew

Similar words

guiso: Home-style dish where ingredients are sautéed or simmered with seasonings to infuse flavor.
estofado: Dish braised slowly on low heat with little liquid until ingredients become tender.
cocido: Hearty one-pot dish of meat and vegetables simmered in plenty of water until soft.
potaje: Thick, soup-like dish of simmered beans and vegetables finished with a velvety texture.

Definition in Spanish

Preparación culinaria consistente en cocer lentamente ingredientes hasta que queden tiernos y sabrosos; el término se usa también para designar el plato resultante.

Word origin

It is formed from guisar 'to cook' with the suffix -ado, turning a participle into the noun for the finished simmered dish.

Usage tips

  • In recipes the verb guisar names the cooking action while guisado refers to the finished dish, a distinction often blurred in conversation.

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