How to Say "chop" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chop” is “chuleta” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
a cut of meat, usually pork or lamb
Examples
Hoy vamos a cenar chuletas de cerdo con puré de patatas.
Today we are having pork chops with mashed potatoes for dinner.
Prefiero la chuleta a la brasa porque tiene más sabor.
I prefer the chop grilled because it has more flavor.
Pide una chuleta de cordero bien hecha, por favor.
Order a well-done lamb chop, please.
Always Feminine
The word 'chuleta' is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' even if you are talking about a big piece of meat.
Chop vs. Steak
Mistake: “Using 'chuleta' for a thick beef steak.”
Correction: Use 'chuletón' or 'filete' for steak. 'Chuleta' usually refers to meat with a bone, like pork or lamb.
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