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"A la plancha" is a phrase which is often translated as "grilled", and "a la parrilla" is a phrase which is also often translated as "grilled". Learn more about the difference between "a la plancha" and "a la parrilla" below.
a la plancha(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a la parrilla(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. grilled
¿Qué les parece si preparamos el pescado a la parrilla?How about we prepare the fish grilled?
Me encanta el sabor ahumado de la carne a la parrilla.I love the smoky flavor of grilled meat.
b. broiled
El pollo a la parrilla es más saludable que el pollo frito.Broiled chicken is healthier than fried chicken.
Mark hizo el pescado a la parrilla y le quedó buenísimo.Mark prepared the fish broiled and it was really good.
c. on the grill
Creo que será más fácil hacer el pollo a la parrilla que frito.I think it'll be easier to make the chicken on the grill than to fry it.
Hagamos las verduras a la parrilla.Let's cook the vegetables on the grill.
d. on the broiler
Prepara el pescado a la parrilla mientras yo hago la ensalada.Prepare the fish on the broiler while I make the salad.
