Parrilla (en. Grill)
/paˈriʎa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Metal structure with parallel bars for cooking food.
The meat cooks perfectly on the grill.
La carne se cocina a la perfección en la parrilla.
Place where roasts or barbecues take place.
The park has several grills for visitors.
El parque cuenta con varias parrillas para los visitantes.
Device used for an electric grill to function.
The electric grill is very practical for indoors.
La parrilla eléctrica es muy práctica para interiores.
Etymology
From the diminutive of the Latin 'parra', which means 'metallic net'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a grill
To carry out a roast or barbecue.
hacer una parrilla
grilled vegetables
A dish consisting of grilled vegetables.
parrilla de verduras
mixed grill
Combination of different types of meat grilled.
parrilla mixta
Related Words
roast
Method of cooking meat on the grill.
asado
barbecue
Way of cooking outdoors with fire.
barbacoa
grill
Term used in English to refer to a grill.
grill
Slang Meanings
Referring to a party with a roast.
We are going to have a grill this weekend.
Vamos a hacer una parrilla este fin de semana.
Can refer to the quality of a joke or funny comment.
That comment was a grill, it made me laugh a lot.
Ese comentario fue una parrilla, me hizo reír mucho.