la
feminine
/baɾβaˈkoa/
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Translation
barbecue
Word origin
From the Taino word barbacoa, meaning a framework of sticks set on posts. Spanish took it from the Caribbean, and English 'barbecue' comes from the same source.
- Origin
- Taino
- Root
- barbacoa
- English cognates
- barbecue
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralbarbacoas
Examples
.
This Sunday we are going to have a barbecue in the garden.
deliciosa.
The meat from the barbecue was delicious.
¿ encender ensaladas?
Can you light the barbecue while I prepare the salads?
.
We invited all the neighbours to the barbecue.
, .
In this heat, an outdoor barbecue is perfect.
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