Spanish Conversation · Level 54
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Spanish word
parrilla
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈriʝa/
Meaning
- feminine noungrill
Example
Pon la carne en la parrilla.
Put the meat on the grill.
More examples
El filete estaba asado a la parrilla y quedó jugoso.
The steak was grilled and came out juicy.
Core concept
Metal grate over glowing coals holding large cuts of meat.
Common phrases
a la parrilla
grilled
parrilla de restaurante
restaurant grill
parrilla portátil
portable grill
Similar words
barbacoa: Open-air barbecue style of cooking meat over an open flame or coals.
asador: Large metal barbecue stand or spit designed to hold and roast meat.
rejilla: Small perforated metal rack used to hold items on the grill.
plancha: Flat hot plate used to cook and brown foods by direct contact.
Definition in Spanish
Parrilla es una estructura de rejillas usada para cocinar al fuego y también puede referirse al establecimiento donde se sirven carnes asadas.
Word origin
From Spanish parra 'vine' plus the diminutive -illa, the word originally means 'small trellis' and later names the metal grate used for cooking and the establishments that serve grilled meats.
Usage tips
- In Argentina and Uruguay parrilla commonly names a steakhouse, so la parrilla usually means going out to eat rather than using a personal grill.
Other meanings
- steakhousenoun
Related words
- parrilladabarbecuenoun
- parrillerogrill chefnoun