Spanish Conversation · Level 64
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Spanish word
paila
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpaila/
Meaning
- feminine nounfrying pan
Example
Fríe los huevos en la paila.
Fry the eggs in the frying pan.
More examples
Calienta la paila antes de añadir el aceite.
Heat the frying pan before adding the oil.
Core concept
Shallow broad pan with low sides for cooking food in a single layer.
Common phrases
en la paila
in the frying pan
calentar la paila
heat the frying pan
Similar words
sartén: Shallow flat pan with a handle for frying or sautéing with oil.
olla: Deep, large-capacity pot for making soups and large stews.
cazo: Small deep pot with a handle and pouring spout for heating small amounts.
cazuela: Round earthenware pot for slow-cooked stews and braised dishes.
Definition in Spanish
Recipiente de cocina de base ancha y poca altura, destinado a cocinar a fuego directo alimentos colocados en una sola capa.
Word origin
From Latin patella 'small dish', Spanish paila develops to name a shallow, broad pan used for direct-heat cooking.
Usage tips
- In Latin America paila commonly names this kind of shallow frying pan, while in Spain the same utensil is usually called sartén.