B1 Collocation フォーマル

Elaborar la comida.

Prepare food.

意味

To make or cook a meal.

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文化的背景

In Spain, 'la comida' is the main meal (2 PM - 4 PM). 'Elaborar la comida' often implies a long process involving a first course, second course, and dessert. Mexican cuisine is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. 'Elaborar' is used to describe the complex process of making 'moles' or 'tamales' which can take days. While 'asado' is the king, 'elaborar' is frequently used in the context of 'pastas caseras' (homemade pasta) brought by Italian immigrants. Peru is a global culinary hub. In Lima, 'elaborar' is the standard verb used by world-class chefs to describe 'cocina de autor'.

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The 'Menu' Trick

If you see 'Elaboración propia' on a Spanish menu, it's a sign of quality. It means they don't use industrial pre-made food.

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Don't Overdo It

Using 'elaborar' for a bowl of cereal makes you sound like a robot or a comedian. Keep it for real cooking.

意味

To make or cook a meal.

🎯

The 'Menu' Trick

If you see 'Elaboración propia' on a Spanish menu, it's a sign of quality. It means they don't use industrial pre-made food.

⚠️

Don't Overdo It

Using 'elaborar' for a bowl of cereal makes you sound like a robot or a comedian. Keep it for real cooking.

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The Social Aspect

In Spain, 'la comida' is also the name of the time of day. 'Elaborar la comida' usually implies you are preparing for the 2 PM meal.

自分をテスト

Choose the most appropriate verb for a professional recipe book.

Para _______ esta receta de paella, se necesita arroz bomba.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: elaborar

'Elaborar' is the standard formal verb for recipe instructions.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'elaborar' in the present tense.

Nosotros _______ la comida para la boda de mi hermana.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: elaboramos

The first person plural (nosotros) of 'elaborar' is 'elaboramos'.

Match the verb to the situation.

1. Making a quick toast. 2. A chef preparing a 5-course meal.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-Hacer, 2-Elaborar

'Hacer' is for simple tasks; 'elaborar' is for complex ones.

Complete the dialogue with the correct past tense form.

—¿Quién preparó la cena? —Yo la _______ ayer.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: elaboré

The preterite 'elaboré' is used for a completed action in the past.

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Hacer vs. Elaborar

Hacer
Sándwich Sandwich
Cereal Cereal
Elaborar
Paella Paella
Pastel Cake

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the most appropriate verb for a professional recipe book. Choose B1

Para _______ esta receta de paella, se necesita arroz bomba.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: elaborar

'Elaborar' is the standard formal verb for recipe instructions.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'elaborar' in the present tense. Fill Blank A2

Nosotros _______ la comida para la boda de mi hermana.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: elaboramos

The first person plural (nosotros) of 'elaborar' is 'elaboramos'.

Match the verb to the situation. situation_matching B1

1. Making a quick toast. 2. A chef preparing a 5-course meal.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-Hacer, 2-Elaborar

'Hacer' is for simple tasks; 'elaborar' is for complex ones.

Complete the dialogue with the correct past tense form. dialogue_completion B1

—¿Quién preparó la cena? —Yo la _______ ayer.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: elaboré

The preterite 'elaboré' is used for a completed action in the past.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, you can elaborate plans, reports, or projects. It just means to create something with detail.

Yes, but only if it's a very fancy breakfast (like a brunch). For toast, use 'hacer'.

'Cocinar' is the act of using heat. 'Elaborar' is the whole process of preparation.

Both are correct. 'La comida' refers to a specific meal, while 'comida' is more general.

Yes, it is understood everywhere, though 'preparar' is slightly more common in daily speech in some regions.

You say 'de elaboración casera' or 'de elaboración propia'.

Yes, it is more formal than 'hacer' or 'cocinar'.

Absolutely. 'Elaborar pan' or 'elaborar un pastel' is very common.

The noun is 'la elaboración'.

Only if you are being slightly formal or joking about how much effort you are putting into dinner.

関連フレーズ

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Preparar la mesa

similar

To set the table

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Cocinar a fuego lento

specialized form

To slow cook

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Comida para llevar

contrast

Takeout food

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Mano de obra

builds on

Labor/Workforce

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De elaboración propia

synonym

Homemade/Made on-site

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