No. 3,224 in Spanish
asado
"Asado" is a style of cooking meat, typically grilled or roasted, often associated with barbecue in Spanish-speaking countries.
In a sentence
El asado que preparamos ayer estuvo delicioso.
The barbecue we prepared yesterday was delicious.
In this sentence, 'asado' is used as a noun to refer to a type of meal or barbecue event.
Estoy asado por haber perdido mi portátil en el aeropuerto.
I am really upset about losing my laptop at the airport.
Here, 'asado' is used as a colloquial adjective in some regions to express intense frustration or irritation.
Ellos están aprendiendo la técnica de asado al carbón.
They are learning the technique of charcoal grilling.
In this context, 'asado' is used as a form derived from the verb 'asar,' referring to the process or technique of grilling or roasting food.
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