filete
“filete” means “steak” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
steak, fillet
Also: slice
📝 In Action
He comprado cuatro filetes de ternera para la cena.
A1I bought four beef steaks for dinner.
¿Prefieres un filete de pescado o de pollo?
A1Do you prefer a fish fillet or a chicken breast?
El carnicero cortó el filete muy fino.
B1The butcher cut the steak very thin.
border, piping
Also: thread, welt
📝 In Action
La portada del libro tiene un filete de oro.
B2The book cover has a gold border.
El sofá tiene un filete blanco que resalta el color azul.
C1The sofa has white piping that highlights the blue color.
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Quick Quiz: filete
Question 1 of 2
If you are in a restaurant and want to order a piece of fish, which word should you use?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the French word 'filet', which is a small version of 'fil' (thread). It originally described something thin and long, like a string.
First recorded: 18th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'filete' the same as 'carne'?
No. 'Carne' is the general word for meat. 'Filete' refers specifically to the cut or slice.
What does 'filetear' mean?
It is the verb meaning 'to cut into fillets' or 'to slice thinly'.