asado
“asado” means “roasted” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
roasted, grilled
Also: baked
📝 In Action
Me encanta el pollo asado con patatas.
A1I love roasted chicken with potatoes.
Prefiero las verduras asadas.
A2I prefer grilled vegetables.
barbecue, roast meat
Also: BBQ
📝 In Action
Este domingo vamos a hacer un asado en casa.
A2This Sunday we are going to have a barbecue at home.
El asado es la comida más popular de Argentina.
B1Barbecue is the most popular food in Argentina.
annoyed, pissed off
📝 In Action
No me hables ahora, que estoy muy asado.
B2Don't talk to me right now, I'm really annoyed.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "asado" in Spanish:
annoyed→baked→barbecue→bbq→grilled→pissed off→roast meat→roasted→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: asado
Question 1 of 2
If you are at an 'asado' in Buenos Aires, what are you most likely doing?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'assatus', which is the past form of 'assare' (to roast or parch).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'asado' the same as 'barbacoa'?
While both involve grilling meat, 'asado' is the preferred term in South America and usually involves specific cuts of beef and a slow-cooking method over wood or charcoal. 'Barbacoa' is more common in Mexico and often refers to meat steamed in a pit.
Can 'asado' be used for vegetables?
Yes! You can say 'verduras asadas' for roasted or grilled vegetables.