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How to Say "seasoned" in Spanish

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experimentado

/ex-peh-ree-men-TAH-doh//ekspeɾimenˈtaðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'experimentado' when referring to a person who has gained a lot of skill or knowledge through practice in a particular job, activity, or field.
An elderly gardener with weathered hands skillfully pruning a blooming rose bush with precise tools.

Examples

Mi padre es un carpintero muy experimentado.

My father is a very experienced carpenter.

Necesitamos un guía experimentado para subir la montaña.

We need an experienced guide to climb the mountain.

Es un actor muy experimentado en el teatro.

He is a very seasoned actor in the theater.

Matching the word to the person

Since this is an adjective, remember to change the ending to 'experimentada' if you are describing a woman or a feminine object.

Using 'con experiencia' vs 'experimentado'

Mistake: “Using 'un hombre con experimentado'.”

Correction: Say 'un hombre experimentado' or 'un hombre con experiencia'. You don't need 'con' (with) before 'experimentado' because it already describes the person.

curado

/koo-RAH-doh//kuˈɾaðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'curado' when talking about food (like cheese or meat) that has been preserved or aged, or materials like wood or leather that have undergone a treatment process to make them durable.
A large leg of ham hanging by a rope against a rustic wooden wall.

Examples

Este jamón serrano está perfectamente curado.

This cured ham is perfectly aged.

Prefiero el queso curado porque tiene más sabor.

I prefer aged cheese because it has more flavor.

El jamón curado es una especialidad de España.

Cured ham is a specialty of Spain.

Person vs. Process

The most common mistake is using 'curado' for people or 'experimentado' for food or materials. Remember, 'experimentado' applies to people with experience, while 'curado' refers to things that have been aged or treated.

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