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Word

carne

/ˈkɑɹn/

Definition

n. meat in Spanish. You might see this word on a menu or in a recipe when looking for a meat dish.

n. the Spanish word for meat. Often used in English culinary contexts to refer to meat-based dishes or to distinguish between meat and fish options.

Examples

“The menu offers several options for carne and pescado.”

“While the restaurant is famous for its seafood, the carne section features traditional grilled steaks and sausages.”

“The chef explained that the term carne is used to categorize all mammalian meats, whereas pescado specifically refers to fish and shellfish on the menu.”

Examples

simple

“The menu offers several options for carne and pescado.”

contextual

“While the restaurant is famous for its seafood, the carne section features traditional grilled steaks and sausages.”

complex

“The chef explained that the term carne is used to categorize all mammalian meats, whereas pescado specifically refers to fish and shellfish on the menu.”

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