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    Potaje (en. Potage)

    /poˈtaxe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    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

    to make a potaje
    To prepare a stew or thick soup.
    hacer un potaje
    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

    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.