Cazuela (en. Casserole)

/kaˈθwela/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Container made of clay, metal, or ceramic for cooking.
The clay casserole is ideal for making stews.
La cazuela de barro es ideal para hacer guisos.
Typical dish that is cooked in a casserole.
Today I am going to prepare a seafood casserole.
Hoy voy a preparar una cazuela de mariscos.
Cooking instrument used in the preparation of certain dishes.
Use a large casserole so all the ingredients fit.
Utiliza una cazuela grande para que quepan todos los ingredientes.

Etymology

From Latin 'casuella', diminutive of 'casa'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clay casserole
A casserole made of clay, used especially for cooking.
cazuela de barro
make a casserole
Prepare a dish in a casserole.
hacer una cazuela
seafood casserole
A dish that consists of seafood cooked in a special way.
cazuela de mariscos

Related Words

pot
Deep container, generally made of metal, used for cooking.
olla
saucepan
Cooking container with a lid, similar to a casserole.
cacerola
stew pot
Stew that is cooked slowly, often in a casserole.
puchero

Slang Meanings

Casserole in the context of homemade food.
That is a casserole that reminds me of my grandmother's cooking.
Esa es una cazuela que me recuerda a la comida de mi abuela.
Referring to a family gathering where a stew is shared.
The family gathered at home to make a casserole together.
La familia se reunió en casa para hacer una cazuela juntos.