cocido
“cocido” means “stew” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
stew
Also: boiled dinner
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El cocido madrileño es el plato más famoso de la capital.
A2The Madrid-style stew is the most famous dish of the capital.
Hoy vamos a comer un cocido muy rico con garbanzos y chorizo.
B1Today we are going to eat a very tasty stew with chickpeas and chorizo.
En los días fríos de invierno, nada calienta tanto como un buen cocido.
B2On cold winter days, nothing warms you up as much as a good stew.
cooked
Also: boiled
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¿Prefieres el huevo pasado por agua o bien cocido?
A1Do you prefer your egg soft-boiled or hard-boiled (well cooked)?
Estas verduras están poco cocidas, están muy duras.
A2These vegetables are undercooked; they are very hard.
El jamón cocido es más suave que el jamón serrano.
B1Cooked ham is milder than serrano ham.
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How do you say 'The meat is cooked' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'coctus', which is the finished action form of 'coquere' (to cook). It shares the same root as the English words 'cook' and 'concoction'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'cocido' and 'cocinado'?
'Cocinado' is a general term for anything that has been cooked. 'Cocido' often specifically implies that the food was boiled or simmered in water, or refers to the specific Spanish stew.
Is 'cocido' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both! It is the 'past participle' of the verb 'cocer' (to boil), but it is most commonly used as an adjective (cooked) or a noun (stew).
Does 'cocido' always mean the same dish in every city?
No! While the base (chickpeas) is similar, a 'cocido madrileño' is different from a 'cocido montañés' or a 'cocido lebaniego'. Each region adds its own local meats and vegetables.