asar
“asar” means “to roast” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to roast, to grillAlso: to bake, to parch
📝 In Action
Mañana vamos a asar un pollo para la cena.
A1Tomorrow we are going to roast a chicken for dinner.
Me gusta asar las verduras con un poco de aceite.
A2I like to grill the vegetables with a bit of oil.
Si hace buen tiempo, asaremos la carne afuera.
B1If the weather is good, we will grill the meat outside.
Word Connections
to be roasting, to swelter
📝 In Action
¡Abre la ventana, por favor, que me aso!
B1Open the window, please, I'm roasting!
En esta oficina nos estamos asando sin aire acondicionado.
B2In this office, we are sweltering without air conditioning.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: asar
Question 1 of 3
How would you say 'I'm roasting!' if you're stuck in a hot room?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'assāre', meaning 'to roast' or 'to dry'. It has remained almost unchanged for centuries.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'asar' only for meat?
No! You can 'asar' vegetables, potatoes, peppers, or even fruit like apples.
What's the difference between 'asar' and 'hornear'?
'Asar' is for high heat/grilling (usually meats). 'Hornear' is specifically for baking things in the oven, like bread, cookies, and cakes.
Is the verb regular?
Yes! It follows the exact same pattern as 'hablar' or 'cantar' in all tenses.