parrilla
“parrilla” means “grill” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
grill, steakhouse
Also: barbecue
📝 In Action
Limpia la parrilla antes de poner la carne.
A2Clean the grill before putting the meat on.
Fuimos a una parrilla argentina y pedimos un chuletón.
B1We went to an Argentine steakhouse and ordered a ribeye steak.
Me gusta el salmón a la parrilla con un poco de limón.
A2I like grilled salmon with a bit of lemon.
programming schedule, roof rack
Also: starting grid, grille
📝 In Action
La cadena ha cambiado su parrilla de programación para el verano.
B2The channel has changed its programming schedule for the summer.
Pon las maletas en la parrilla del coche.
B1Put the suitcases on the car's roof rack.
El piloto español saldrá tercero en la parrilla de salida.
B2The Spanish driver will start third on the starting grid.
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Words that translate to "parrilla" in Spanish:
programming schedule→roof rack→starting grid→steakhouse→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: parrilla
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If you are planning which TV shows to watch at 8:00 PM, what are you looking at?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from 'parra' (grapevine/trellis). It originally described a frame or grid used to support vines, which later evolved to describe any metal grid, especially for cooking.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'parrilla' different from 'barbacoa'?
Yes. 'Parrilla' is usually just the metal grate or the style of cooking, while 'barbacoa' often refers to the entire social event or a specific style of slow-cooking in certain regions.
Can I use 'parrilla' for a gas grill?
Absolutely. Whether it uses charcoal (carbón), wood (leña), or gas, the metal surface you cook on is always called 'la parrilla'.
Is a 'parrillada' the same as a 'parrilla'?
A 'parrillada' is the actual meal consisting of various grilled items (meats, sausages, vegetables) served together, whereas 'parrilla' is the tool used to cook them.