How to Say "boiled" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “boiled” is “cocido” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Prefieres el huevo pasado por agua o bien cocido?
Do you prefer your egg soft-boiled or hard-boiled (well cooked)?
Estas verduras están poco cocidas, están muy duras.
These vegetables are undercooked; they are very hard.
El jamón cocido es más suave que el jamón serrano.
Cooked ham is milder than serrano ham.
Matching the Noun
This word must change its ending to match what you are describing: 'el pollo cocido' but 'la carne cocida'.
Estar vs. Ser
Use 'estar' (to be in a state) to describe food that has finished cooking: 'La pasta ya está cocida'.
Gender Agreement
Mistake: “La papa está cocido.”
Correction: La papa está cocida. You must use the 'a' ending for feminine items.
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