el
masculine
/fiˈlete/
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Translation
steak, fillet
Word origin
From French filet, a diminutive of fil ('thread'), from Latin filum ('thread'). The cut is named for its band or strip shape.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- filet
- English cognates
- fillet, filament
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralfiletes
Examples
patatas .
I ordered a steak with chips.
ternera tierno.
This beef steak is very tender.
¿ , ?
How do you want the steak, rare or well done?
pocos .
The fish fillet cooks in a few minutes.
carnicería.
I bought two steaks at the butcher's.
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