pelar
Definition of "pelar" in level:
To peel; to remove the outer layer or skin from something.
Pelar is the essential verb for removing the outer layer of food.
30초 단어
- To remove the skin or peel from fruits and vegetables.
- Commonly used when preparing food in the kitchen.
- Also used informally for haircuts or running away quickly.
Summary
Pelar is the essential verb for removing the outer layer of food.
- To remove the skin or peel from fruits and vegetables.
- Commonly used when preparing food in the kitchen.
- Also used informally for haircuts or running away quickly.
Use for daily kitchen tasks
Practice by describing what you are cooking. It is one of the most useful verbs for food preparation.
Regional slang variations
Be careful as 'pelar' has many slang meanings depending on the country. Always check local context.
Cooking as a social activity
In many Hispanic cultures, peeling vegetables together is a common social activity. It reflects the communal nature of cooking.
예시
4 / 4Voy a pelar una manzana para la merienda.
I am going to peel an apple for a snack.
Es necesario pelar las patatas antes de cocinarlas.
It is necessary to peel the potatoes before cooking them.
¡Qué bien te has pelado hoy!
You got a nice haircut today!
El chef procedió a pelar los vegetales con precisión.
The chef proceeded to peel the vegetables with precision.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'pelar' as 'peel-ar'. The word sounds very similar to the English 'peel' and ends in the Spanish infinitive '-ar'.
Visión general
'Pelar' es un verbo regular de la primera conjugación (-ar) fundamental en el vocabulario cotidiano. Su significado principal está ligado a la preparación de alimentos, pero su uso se extiende a contextos figurados y coloquiales muy comunes entre los hispanohablantes.
Patrones de uso
Como verbo transitivo, requiere un objeto directo (lo que se pela). Por ejemplo: 'Estoy pelando una naranja'. En contextos informales, se usa de forma pronominal 'pelarse' para indicar irse rápidamente de un lugar o, en algunos países, para referirse a la pérdida total de dinero.
Contextos comunes
En la cocina, es esencial para hablar de recetas, desde pelar patatas para una tortilla hasta pelar frutas para una merienda. En el ámbito social, se usa para hablar de cortes de pelo o, coloquialmente, para criticar a alguien a sus espaldas (pelar a alguien).
Comparación de palabras similares
'Descascarar' se usa específicamente para cosas con cáscara dura como nueces o huevos. 'Quitar la piel' es una perífrasis más descriptiva pero menos precisa que 'pelar'. 'Pelar' es el término estándar y más versátil en el día a día.
사용 참고사항
Pelar is generally neutral and used in all registers. However, when used in slang, it becomes highly informal. Always observe the context to determine if it refers to food or a social situation. It is a very common verb in household and culinary settings.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often confuse it with reflexive verbs when it is not necessary. Another error is using it for objects that don't have a peel, like bread. Remember it specifically refers to an outer layer.
암기 팁
Think of 'pelar' as 'peel-ar'. The word sounds very similar to the English 'peel' and ends in the Spanish infinitive '-ar'.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'pilare', which relates to hair or removing hair. It evolved to mean removing the outer covering of something.
문화적 맥락
In many Spanish-speaking homes, 'pelar' is associated with the preparation of traditional dishes like 'tortilla de patatas'. It is a mundane but essential task in family kitchens.
예시
Voy a pelar una manzana para la merienda.
everydayI am going to peel an apple for a snack.
Es necesario pelar las patatas antes de cocinarlas.
formalIt is necessary to peel the potatoes before cooking them.
¡Qué bien te has pelado hoy!
informalYou got a nice haircut today!
El chef procedió a pelar los vegetales con precisión.
academicThe chef proceeded to peel the vegetables with precision.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
pelar la pava
to flirt or chat aimlessly
pelarse de frío
to be freezing cold
pelar el ajo
to do the hard work
자주 혼동되는 단어
Refers to the reflexive action or slang meanings. It often implies a change in state like getting a haircut or leaving.
A much stronger term, usually referring to skinning an animal. It is not used for vegetables.
문법 패턴
Use for daily kitchen tasks
Practice by describing what you are cooking. It is one of the most useful verbs for food preparation.
Regional slang variations
Be careful as 'pelar' has many slang meanings depending on the country. Always check local context.
Cooking as a social activity
In many Hispanic cultures, peeling vegetables together is a common social activity. It reflects the communal nature of cooking.
셀프 테스트
Completa la frase con la forma correcta.
Yo estoy ___ las patatas para la cena.
Se usa el gerundio porque indica una acción que está ocurriendo en el momento.
Elige el significado correcto.
¿Qué significa pelar una naranja?
La definición base de pelar es remover la capa exterior.
Ordena la frase.
la / pelar / tiene / fruta / que / él
La estructura correcta sigue sujeto + verbo + objeto.
점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Sí, 'pelar' es un verbo regular de la primera conjugación terminada en -ar. Sigue el modelo de conjugación estándar sin cambios en su raíz.
Sí, coloquialmente se usa para decir que alguien se ha cortado el pelo o, en ciertos países, para hablar de alguien que se ha quedado sin dinero.
Pelar es un término general para quitar piel o cáscara. Descascarar se reserva para elementos con cáscaras duras, como nueces o huevos.
Es una expresión idiomática que significa sentir mucho frío. Se utiliza para enfatizar una sensación térmica extrema.
관련 표현
관련 어휘
food 관련 단어
abrelatas
B1A device for opening cans of food.
aceituna
A1A small oval fruit with a hard pit, green or black, used for oil or eating.
aceitunas
B1Small oval fruits with a bitter taste, often pickled.
ácido
A2Having a sharp, sour taste like vinegar or lemon juice.
aderezar
B1To season or dress food, especially salads.
aderezo
B1A sauce or seasoning for food, especially salads.
aditivo
B1A substance added to food to improve its flavor, color, or shelf-life.
agridulce
B1Having a mixture of sweet and sour tastes.
agrio
A1Sour.
agua
A1water
