Spanish Conversation · Level 167
15 words
Spanish word
guiso
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgiso/
Meaning
- masculine nounstew
Example
En mi casa siempre hay un guiso por la noche.
At my house there is always a stew at night.
More examples
Prueba este guiso casero.
Try this homemade stew.
Core concept
A saucy main dish in which separate ingredients have become a single cooked mixture.
Common phrases
guiso casero
homemade stew
guiso de pollo
chicken stew
guiso de lentejas
lentil stew
Similar words
estofado: Slow-simmered one-pot dish cooked gently over low heat until ingredients become very tender.
cocido: Hearty home-style boil with plenty of water, simmered long so solids and broth blend together.
potaje: Thick bean-and-vegetable stew cooked until legumes and vegetables break down into a creamy texture.
puchero: Large-pot, long-simmered stew that yields a flavorful broth and tender, whole ingredients.
Definition in Spanish
Preparación culinaria en la que varios ingredientes se cocinan juntos con líquido a fuego lento hasta obtener un plato con la salsa integrada.
Word origin
Guiso is formed from guisar 'to cook and season' plus the nominal -o, producing the word for the prepared, simmered dish in Spanish culinary vocabulary.
Usage tips
- In conversation guiso usually signals a homemade one-pot preparation rather than a clear broth, so speakers may choose translations like stew or one-pot dish depending on context.