asado

noun

asa·​do
əˈsä(ˌ)dō
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, roast meat, from asado (past participle of asar to roast), from Latin assatus, past participle of assare to roast, from assus roasted; akin to Latin ardēre to burn

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“Asado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asado. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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