Spanish Conversation · Level 107
60 words
Spanish word
macerar
Pronunciation
IPA/maθeˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmarinate
Example
¿Por qué no maceras la carne con ajo y aceite?
Why don't you marinate the meat in garlic and oil?
More examples
Las aceitunas suelen macerar en aceite con hierbas.
Olives usually marinate in oil with herbs.
Core concept
Strawberry halves sinking in sugar and lemon juice.
Common phrases
macerar en aceite
marinate in oil
macerar en vinagre
marinate in vinegar
Similar words
marinar: Soaks food in an oil- or wine-based seasoned liquid so aromatic flavors penetrate.
sazonar: Adds salt and spices to food to season and enhance its taste.
adobar: Applies garlic and spices as a rub or paste to give a bold pre-cooking flavor.
remojar: Soaks dried legumes or grains in water to rehydrate and soften before cooking.
Definition in Spanish
Someter alimentos a una inmersión prolongada en un líquido o condimento para que tomen sabor y alteren ligeramente su textura.
Word origin
From Latin macerare 'to soften', Spanish macerar came to include soaking fruit in sugar or acid to draw out juices and intensify flavor.
Usage tips
- With fruit, macerar commonly means mixing with sugar or acid to release juices, a usage that English recipes often call 'macerate' rather than 'marinate'.