How to Say ‘Grilled beef’ in Mexican Spanish
Carne asada
KAR-neh ah-SAH-dah
[KAR-neh ah-SAH-dah]
💬 Usage Tip: Carne means 'meat', and asada means 'grilled'.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Often serves as the centerpiece for festive gatherings or barbecues.
Phrase Breakdown
Carne
[KAR-neh]
Meat
Refers to grilled or roasted beef, often served as a main course or filling for tacos and other dishes.
La carne se cocina a la parrilla.
The meat is cooked on the grill.
asada
[ah-SAH-dah]
Grilled
Referring to the method of cooking meat over direct heat, often associated with barbeque.
La carne asada es común en las parrilladas.
Grilled meat is common at barbecues.
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