Icon for asador — grill
asador
grill
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder, Tamara MathovNative Speaker, Spain
Someone or something that grills meat over fire
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Encoding image for asar + -dor
to roast / grill
 
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-dor
agent suffix
(thing that does)
Asador means grill and turns the Spanish verb asar0 into the thing that does1 the grilling0.
asador
grill, spit (equipment)
The equipment used for roasting meat over fire.
Encendimos el asador para la carne = We lit the grill for the meat
El asador giratorio cocinaba el pollo perfectamente = The rotating spit cooked the chicken perfectly
griller (person)
The person who operates the grill or spit.
El asador cortaba la carne con destreza = The griller sliced the meat skillfully
Mi abuelo era un excelente asador = My grandfather was an excellent griller
grill restaurant, steakhouse (place)
A restaurant specializing in grilled meats; the place where the grill is used.
Fuimos a un asador para cenar = We went to a steakhouse for dinner
En ese asador preparan las mejores costillas = At that grill restaurant they prepare the best ribs