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    Filetes (en. Fillets)

    /fiˈletes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A portion of meat or fish cut flat and thin.
    The salmon filets are grilled.
    Los filetes de salmón se preparan a la parrilla.
    A cut of meat served as the main dish.
    The restaurant offers stone-cooked beef filets.
    El restaurante ofrece filetes de res a la piedra.
    A small portion of food presented attractively.
    The chef prepared chicken filets with mango sauce.
    El chef preparó filetes de pollo con salsa de mango.

    Etymology

    From the French 'filet', meaning 'thin cut'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grilled steak
    steak cooked on a hot grill.
    filete a la plancha
    filet mignon
    a type of beef cut.
    filete mignon
    to cut into fillets
    to cut something into thin slices.
    dejar en filetes

    Related Words

    to fillet
    To cut into fillets.
    filetear
    filleting
    The state of being cut into fillets.
    fileteado
    steakhouse
    An establishment where filets are prepared and sold.
    filetería

    Slang Meanings

    A cut of meat considered to be of high quality.
    That filet is luxurious, perfect for a special dinner.
    Ese filete está de lujo, ideal para una cena especial.
    Refers to a very stylish or slim person.
    That girl is a knockout, she always dresses fashionably.
    Esa chica es un filete, siempre viste a la moda.