Frito (en. Fried)
/ˈfɾito/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It refers to food cooked in hot oil until it becomes crispy.
French fries are a popular side dish.
Las papas fritas son un acompañamiento popular.
Indicates that something is hot or has been exposed to fire.
The oil is fried and bubbling.
El aceite está frito y burbujeante.
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb to fry.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fried and in the pot
It refers to a typical dish where all the ingredients are fried.
frito y a la cazuela
fried without salt
It is said of something that has been made without any seasoning.
frito sin sal
Related Words
to fry
Cooking food in hot oil.
freír
frying
Technique of cooking food in oil.
fritura
Slang Meanings
It is said of a person who is angry or annoyed.
Don't talk to him now, he's fried.
No le hables ahora, está frito.
It refers to someone who is confused or lost.
He got fried with so many instructions.
Se quedó frito con tantas instrucciones.