Barbacoa (en. Barbecue)

/baɾβaˈko.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Culinary technique that involves cooking meat slowly in an oven or over coals.

Barbecue originated in the Caribbean and has become popular in many cultures.

La barbacoa se originó en el Caribe y se ha popularizado en muchas culturas.

Social event where grilled meat is prepared and consumed.

We organized a barbecue in the garden to celebrate Juan's birthday.

Organizamos una barbacoa en el jardín para celebrar el cumpleaños de Juan.

Dish that consists of meat cooked in this way, especially in certain countries in Latin America.

Lamb barbecue is very popular in the state of Hidalgo in Mexico.

La barbacoa de cordero es muy popular en el estado de Hidalgo en México.

From the Taíno 'barabicu', which refers to a method of roasting meat.

to have a barbecue

Preparing grilled meats on a grill or oven.

hacer barbacoa

beef barbecue

A type of barbecue that uses beef.

barbacoa de res

Mexican barbecue

A variant of barbecue that comes from Mexico, known for its flavor and cooking techniques.

barbacoa mexicana

roasted

Method of cooking meat on a grill or over fire.

asado

grill

Utensil or place where meats are roasted.

parrilla

oven

Appliance or structure for cooking food at high temperatures.

horno

Festive event where barbecues are held.

We're going to the barbecue this weekend, it's going to be great.

Vamos a la barbacoa del fin de semana, será genial.

Informal and tasty food shared among friends.

That barbecue was delicious, you have to try it!

Esa barbacoa estuvo deliciosa, ¡tienes que probarla!