Potaje (en. Stew)
/poˈtaxe/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Culinary preparation based on legumes and other ingredients that is cooked slowly.
The chickpea potaje is very nutritious.
El potaje de garbanzos es muy nutritivo.
Traditional dish that varies by region and available ingredients.
In Andalusia, the broad bean potaje is a typical dish.
En Andalucía, el potaje de habas es un plato típico.
Comfort food, ideal for cold days.
A good hot potaje is perfect for winter.
Un buen potaje caliente es perfecto para el invierno.
Etymology
From Latin 'pultiacum', which refers to a solid food or stew.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lentil potaje
A specific dish made with lentils.
potaje de lentejas
to be in a potaje
To be in a complicated or confusing situation.
estar en el potaje
to make a potaje
To prepare a stew or thick soup.
hacer un potaje
Related Words
stew
Culinary preparation that includes meat, vegetables, and spices cooked slowly.
guiso
soup
Hot liquid with various ingredients, usually served in a bowl.
sopa
braise
Dish cooked slowly in its own juices.
estofado
Slang Meanings
Something that is easy to make, like a potaje.
That problem is a potaje, you just have to follow the steps.
Ese problema es un potaje, solo tienes que seguir los pasos.
Confusion or mess, parallel to the mixing of ingredients.
The meeting was a total potaje, no one knew what was going on.
La reunión fue un potaje total, nadie sabía qué estaba pasando.