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How do you say "stew" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el estofado
In Spanish (Latin America), "stew" is el estofado.
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Pronunciation
Break "el estofado" into pieces as EL ehs-toh-FAH-doh, letting the second-to-last syllable carry the stress since that's how it's spoken across Mexico and Latin America.
Grammar notes
el estofado is masculine. Its plural is guisos.
Example sentence
El estofado de res estuvo a fuego lento toda la tarde.
The beef stew simmered all afternoon.
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How to remember el estofado
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Questions about el estofado
How do you pronounce el estofado?
Break "el estofado" into pieces as EL ehs-toh-FAH-doh, letting the second-to-last syllable carry the stress since that's how it's spoken across Mexico and Latin America.
Is el estofado masculine or feminine?
el estofado is masculine. el estofado is masculine. Its plural is guisos.
How is el estofado used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el estofado is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: El estofado de res estuvo a fuego lento toda la tarde. (The beef stew simmered all afternoon.).
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