When you're cooking, you might see the Spanish word rehogar. It's a verb that means to cook food lightly in a little bit of oil or fat. You keep stirring it so it doesn't burn, and it usually becomes soft and clear, like onions getting soft before you add other ingredients. So, if a recipe says to rehogar las cebollas, it means to sauté the onions until they are soft and translucent. It's a common step in many Spanish dishes!
§ What 'rehogar' means
- Spanish Word
- rehogar (verb)
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Definition
- To sauté food lightly until it is soft and translucent.
When you're learning Spanish, especially if you enjoy cooking or talking about food, you'll definitely come across the verb 'rehogar'. It's a common term in kitchens and recipes throughout the Spanish-speaking world. It describes a specific cooking technique: gently frying ingredients, usually vegetables like onions, garlic, or peppers, in a little oil until they soften and become transparent, but without browning them.
Think about making a sofrito for a stew, or preparing the base for a soup. That initial step of softening the aromatics? That's 'rehogar'. It’s not about getting a crispy texture; it’s about extracting flavors and creating a smooth, integrated base for your dish.
§ Examples of 'rehogar' in use
Let's look at how 'rehogar' appears in real-life Spanish. You'll often find it in recipes or cooking shows, but also in everyday conversations about preparing meals.
Primero hay que rehogar la cebolla y el ajo.
First, you have to sauté (lightly fry) the onion and garlic.
Para esta sopa, debemos rehogar las verduras a fuego lento.
For this soup, we must sauté (gently fry) the vegetables over low heat.
¿Ya rehogaste los pimientos para la paella?
Have you already sautéed (softened) the peppers for the paella?
§ Where you actually hear this word
You'll mostly encounter 'rehogar' in contexts related to cooking. Think about:
- Cooking shows and YouTube tutorials: If you're watching a Spanish cooking program, you'll hear chefs use 'rehogar' constantly when they're preparing the base of a dish. It's fundamental.
- Recipe books and websites: Every Spanish recipe that involves softening onions, garlic, or other vegetables at the beginning will likely use 'rehogar' in the instructions. It's a standard culinary term.
- Kitchen conversations: If you're cooking with Spanish speakers, or even just talking about food preparation, this word will come up. For example, someone might ask, "¿Ya rehogaste los champiñones?" (Did you already sauté the mushrooms?)
- Grocery shopping: Sometimes, recipes on the back of product packaging (like pasta or soup bases) might include this instruction.
While it's primarily a kitchen verb, understanding 'rehogar' can also help you grasp nuances in more general descriptions. For instance, if someone is talking about preparing a large meal for a family gathering, they might mention the time it takes to "rehogar todas las verduras" (sauté all the vegetables), giving you a clear picture of the initial steps of their cooking process.
알아야 할 문법
Verbs like 'rehogar' (ending in -ar) are regular -ar verbs. To conjugate them in the present tense, drop the '-ar' and add the following endings: -o (yo), -as (tú), -a (él/ella/usted), -amos (nosotros/as), -áis (vosotros/as), -an (ellos/ellas/ustedes).
Yo rehogo la cebolla. (I sauté the onion.)
The infinitive form of the verb ('rehogar') can be used after another conjugated verb, especially verbs of desire, intention, or ability.
Quiero rehogar los ajos. (I want to sauté the garlic.)
'Rehogar' is often used with direct object pronouns. These pronouns (me, te, lo/la, nos, os, los/las) go before the conjugated verb, or attached to the end of an infinitive or present participle.
La rehogo en aceite de oliva. (I sauté it in olive oil.)
When giving a command (imperative mood), the form of 'rehogar' changes. For 'tú' (informal singular), it's 'rehoga'. For 'usted' (formal singular), it's 'rehogue'. For 'ustedes' (formal plural), it's 'rehoguen'.
Rehoga las verduras por cinco minutos. (Sauté the vegetables for five minutes.)
'Rehogar' implies a specific cooking method. When describing the result of this action, past participles (like 'rehogado/a') are often used as adjectives.
La cebolla rehogada estaba deliciosa. (The sautéed onion was delicious.)
수준별 예문
Para empezar la sopa, tienes que rehogar la cebolla y el ajo.
To start the soup, you have to sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
Verb 'rehogar' in infinitive, used with 'tienes que' (you have to).
Rehoga las verduras a fuego lento para que no se quemen.
Sauté the vegetables on low heat so they don't burn.
Verb 'rehogar' in imperative form, addressing 'tú' (you informal).
Después de rehogar el puerro, añade el caldo de pollo.
After sautéing the leek, add the chicken broth.
Verb 'rehogar' in infinitive, used after 'después de' (after).
La receta indica que se debe rehogar la carne picada antes de añadir los tomates.
The recipe indicates that the minced meat should be lightly sautéed before adding the tomatoes.
Passive construction 'se debe rehogar' (it must be sautéed).
Estuve rehogando las setas por unos diez minutos hasta que estuvieron blandas.
I was sautéing the mushrooms for about ten minutes until they were soft.
Past continuous 'estuve rehogando' (I was sautéing).
Si rehogas bien los ingredientes, el sabor será mucho más intenso.
If you sauté the ingredients well, the flavor will be much more intense.
Conditional sentence with 'si' (if) and 'rehogas' in the present tense.
Ella siempre rehoga las espinacas con un poco de ajo para darles más gusto.
She always sautés the spinach with a little garlic to give it more flavor.
Verb 'rehogar' in the present tense, third person singular.
Los chefs profesionales saben que rehogar correctamente es clave para muchos platos.
Professional chefs know that sautéing correctly is key for many dishes.
Verb 'rehogar' in infinitive, acting as a noun (gerund equivalent).
Para empezar, hay que rehogar la cebolla y el ajo a fuego lento hasta que estén transparentes.
First, you need to sauté the onion and garlic over low heat until they are translucent.
Rehoga las verduras con un poco de aceite de oliva antes de añadir el caldo para la sopa.
Sauté the vegetables with a little olive oil before adding the broth for the soup.
Si quieres un buen sofrito, es fundamental rehogar bien los pimientos y los tomates.
If you want a good sofrito, it's essential to sauté the peppers and tomatoes well.
Siempre rehogo las setas antes de incorporarlas a la salsa para que suelten todo su sabor.
I always sauté the mushrooms before adding them to the sauce so they release all their flavor.
El chef nos enseñó a rehogar el puerro sin que se dore demasiado, solo hasta que esté tierno.
The chef taught us how to sauté the leek without browning it too much, just until it's tender.
Antes de preparar la paella, no olvides rehogar los trozos de carne para sellarlos.
Before preparing the paella, don't forget to sauté the pieces of meat to seal them.
Podrías rehogar las espinacas con un poco de ajo laminado para acompañar el pescado.
You could sauté the spinach with a little sliced garlic to accompany the fish.
Se recomienda rehogar los ingredientes aromáticos al principio de la cocción.
It is recommended to sauté the aromatic ingredients at the beginning of cooking.
셀프 테스트 6 질문
The recipe starts with cooking onions.
The sauce is done after the tomatoes are cooked lightly.
Make sure to cook the garlic gently.
Read this aloud:
Rehoga las zanahorias por cinco minutos.
Focus: rehoga, zanahorias
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Read this aloud:
¿Sabes cómo rehogar los pimientos?
Focus: sabes, rehogar, pimientos
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Read this aloud:
Me gusta rehogar la espinaca para que quede tierna.
Focus: gusta, rehogar, espinaca
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예시
Primero hay que rehogar la cebolla y el ajo.
관련 콘텐츠
cooking 관련 단어
a la plancha
B1Cooked on the griddle or grilled.
a mano
A2Performed or made by hand, not by machine.
ablandar
A2To make something soft or tender.
abundante
A2Present in large quantities; plentiful.
en aceite
B1Cooked in oil.
adobar
A2To marinate or season meat or fish.
adobo
B1Marinade, a seasoned liquid used to flavor and tenderize food.
agitar
A2To stir or shake something briskly.
ahumar
A2To cure or flavor food by exposing it to smoke.
al horno
B1Baked or roasted in the oven.
