How to Say "steakhouse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “steakhouse” is “parrilla” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Limpia la parrilla antes de poner la carne.
Clean the grill before putting the meat on.
Fuimos a una parrilla argentina y pedimos un chuletón.
We went to an Argentine steakhouse and ordered a ribeye steak.
Me gusta el salmón a la parrilla con un poco de limón.
I like grilled salmon with a bit of lemon.
Describing Food Style
To say food is 'grilled', always use the phrase 'a la parrilla' after the name of the food, like 'pollo a la parrilla'.
Gender Consistency
This word is always feminine. You must use 'la' or 'una' with it, even if you are talking about a big heavy grill.
Grill vs. Barbecue
Mistake: “Using 'parrilla' to describe the whole party.”
Correction: Use 'parrilla' for the metal grate itself, but use 'barbacoa' or 'parrillada' to refer to the social event or the party.
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