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    Sartén (en. Frying pan)

    /saɾˈten/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Kitchen utensil used to prepare food by applying heat.
    I used a frying pan to make scrambled eggs.
    Utilicé una sartén para hacer los huevos revueltos.
    Container with a handle, usually made of metal or non-stick, used in cooking.
    The cast iron frying pan is ideal for cooking at high temperatures.
    La sartén de hierro es ideal para cocinar a altas temperaturas.
    Tool that allows for even cooking thanks to its flat surface.
    The frying pan should be heated before adding the oil to prevent food from sticking.
    La sartén debe calentarse antes de añadir el aceite para evitar que se pegue la comida.

    Etymology

    The term 'frying pan' comes from the Latin 'sartānia', which refers to a cooking vessel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    frying pan in hand
    It means to be in control of the situation.
    sartén en la mano
    to go out by the frying pan
    It refers to a slippery or dangerous situation.
    salir por la sartén
    no frying pan can withstand
    It indicates that something cannot bear more than it already carries.
    no hay sartén que aguante

    Related Words

    kitchen
    Space in the home where food is prepared.
    cocina
    to fry
    Cooking food by immersing it in hot oil.
    freír
    to sauté
    Cooking food quickly in a frying pan with little oil.
    saltear

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to a messy kitchen.
    That kitchen looks like a frying pan after a party!
    ¡Esa cocina parece una sartén después de una fiesta!
    Expression for someone who cooks wonderfully well.
    That chef is a frying pan; he always surprises us with his dishes.
    Ese chef es una sartén, siempre nos sorprende con sus platos.