Olla (en. Pot)

/ˈoʝa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Container used to cook food, often with a lid.

She cooked a delicious soup in the pot.

Ella cocinó una sopa deliciosa en la olla.

Large pot for slow cooking.

The clay pot is ideal for preparing stews.

La olla de barro es ideal para preparar guisos.

In some regions, it refers to a pressure cooker.

I used the pressure cooker to speed up the cooking of the beans.

Usé la olla a presión para acelerar la cocción de los frijoles.

From Latin 'olla', meaning 'container' or 'casserole'.

to make a pot

To prepare a dish in a pot.

hacer olla

pressure cooker

Airtight container that cooks food quickly thanks to steam.

olla a presión

clay pot

Pot made of ceramic, traditional in many cultures.

olla de barro

cooking

Process of cooking food.

cocción

stew

Food prepared by cooking ingredients together in a pot.

guiso

container

Object used to hold or store things.

recipiente

In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'olla' is used to refer to a gathering or party.

We're going to have a gathering at home this weekend.

Vamos a hacer una olla en casa este fin de semana.

In baseball, it can refer to a strong hit.

He hit a strong hit that went out of the stadium.

Pegó una olla que salió del estadio.