Spanish word

paté

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈte/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpâté

Example

¿Te gusta el paté con pan?

Do you like pâté with bread?

Illustration for paté (pâté)

More examples

Compré paté de hígado para la cena.

I bought liver pâté for dinner.

Core concept

Spreadable liver and meat paste for bread or tapas.

Common phrases

  • paté de hígado

    liver pâté

  • paté con pan

    pâté with bread

  • paté casero

    homemade pâté

Similar words

pasta para untar: Smooth, spreadable paste made by grinding ingredients to be spread on bread.
crema: Soft, silky cream from milk or fruit used in cooking or spread on bread.
mantequilla: Creamy dairy product churned from milk cream for spreading on bread or cooking.
margarina: Spreadable fat made from processed vegetable oils for use on bread.

Definition in Spanish

Alimento en forma de pasta untable obtenido al triturar carne o hígado con grasas y especias, consumido en bocadillos o como tapa.

Word origin

Comes from French pâté, from pâte meaning 'dough, paste', with the sense extended to seasoned meat or liver paste.

Usage tips

  • When ordering or describing paté, add the ingredient such as paté de hígado, paté de pollo, or paté vegetal to make the flavor clear.

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