Jul 27, 2023 04:05
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Spanish term

PICADA PARRILLERA

Spanish to English Other Cooking / Culinary Menu. Restaurant
PICADA PARRILLERA (Parrilla Picada, depending on where yu are in Latin America)

How do I say that in English?

For context, I found it on a Menu from Paraguay

"Picada parrillera" is a popular dish in Latin American cuisine, particularly in countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. It is a platter or assortment of grilled or barbecued meats and various accompaniments, served as a shared appetizer or main course. The word "picada" translates to "snack" or "nibble," and "parrillera" refers to the grill or barbecue, so the name implies a selection of grilled or barbecued items.

The contents of a "picada parrillera" can vary depending on the restaurant or region, but it typically includes a variety of grilled or barbecued meats, such as cubed beef (lomito), cubed chicken, chorizo sausages, and sometimes other cuts like morcilla (blood sausage) or chicken wings. The meats are often seasoned with traditional spices or marinades to enhance their flavors.

In addition to the meats, a "picada parrillera" may include accompaniments like "sopa paraguaya" (a traditional cornbread from Paraguay), rustic or fried potatoes, and various sauces or dips like "salsita criolla" and chimichurri. The "salsita criolla" is a tangy salsa made with chopped onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and vinegar, while chimichurri is a popular green sauce made from parsley, garlic, vinegar, and oil.

Discussion

Andrew Bramhall Jul 27, 2023:
Fair enough, Phil; Yes, leave in Spanish with an explanation in English afterwards/ underneath.
philgoddard Jul 27, 2023:
Any reasonably high-class restaurant in a tourist area will list the dishes in Spanish, with an English explanation (which María has already given us) underneath.

This also makes the dishes sound more attractive and exotic than a translation would. People want to feel they're experiencing the local cuisine.
Andrew Bramhall Jul 27, 2023:
That's all very well, Phil.... but by leaving it in Spanish you'd be alienating the majority of the English speaking audience! It's something along the lines of a Tex Mex Platter.
philgoddard Jul 27, 2023:
You should leave it in Spanish.

Proposed translations

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4 hrs
Selected

South American mixed grill

I believe you need to indicate the type of mixed grill since most coutries have one.


Review of Cascara South American grill in Hessle

two of the mixed grills (£19) which included sirloin steak, cross-cut rib, skirt, blade, creole sausage and chicken thigh, alongside grilled potatoes, padron peppers and chimichurri sauce.
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/review-c...
Peer comment(s):

neutral Andrew Bramhall : Agree with your idea, but with the addition of 'platter' at the end, to indicate a shared dish// fair enough, but LATAM food usually served on large oval platters where people all dip in and take what they want.;
5 hrs
That would depend on the restaurant. Usually they indicate how many people the dish is meant for, if that is the case, and give different options and prices
agree Adam Sachs
7 hrs
Thanks Adam!
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+1
2 hrs

Mixed grill sharing platter

In English you need something generic which is understood bt everybody, hence my suggestion.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2023-07-27 06:11:11 GMT)
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"bY " everybody, sorry!
Peer comment(s):

agree patinba : Agree with Phil. This is a good description, to go in brackets after the Spanish.
6 hrs
Thanks!
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