Spanish word

sartén

Pronunciation

IPA/saɾˈten/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfrying pan

Example

Pon la sartén en la estufa.

Put the frying pan on the stove.

Illustration for sartén (frying pan)

More examples

No dejes aceite caliente en la sartén.

Don't leave hot oil in the frying pan.

Core concept

Pan with a flat base, low rim, and a handle for frying or tossing ingredients.

Common phrases

  • sartén antiadherente

    nonstick frying pan

  • sartén de hierro fundido

    cast-iron frying pan

  • sartén pequeña

    small frying pan

Similar words

olla: Deep pot for boiling liquids and making soups or large stews on the stovetop.
cazo: Small handled saucepan for heating sauces or small amounts of liquid.
plancha: Flat metal griddle with a wide cooking surface for grilling or searing foods.
cazuela: Shallow earthenware or heatproof dish for simmering and slow-cooking stews and casseroles.

Definition in Spanish

Utensilio de cocina de fondo plano y paredes bajas con un mango, destinado a cocinar alimentos directamente sobre el fuego o la placa.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Latin sartāgō (medieval sartena), with loss of a medial vowel and a final stress shift that led to the acute accent in sartén.

Usage tips

  • The plural is sartenes (no accent), so learners should note that the written accent disappears in the plural form.

Other meanings

  • skilletnoun

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