la
feminine
/teɾˈneɾa/
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Translation
veal
Word origin
From ternero ('calf'), traced to Latin tener ('tender, young'), the animal named for its tender young flesh.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tener
- English cognates
- tender
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralterneras
Examples
patatas.
We have ordered a veal steak with potatoes.
tierna vaca.
Veal is more tender than beef.
nació .
A young heifer was born on the farm this morning.
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Do you prefer veal or chicken for dinner?
guisa .
My grandmother stews the veal with vegetables and wine.
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