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bacalao

bacalao

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A cod fish used for food, fresh or salted
  • noun
  • /ˈbɑːkəˌlaʊ/
  • US
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  • In many Spanish recipes, bacalao is the main ingredient, often cooked with tomatoes and olives.

Examples

  • They bought salted bacalao to make a traditional dish for the holiday.

  • The chef prepared a delicious stew using fresh bacalao from the market.

  • I love eating bacalao with garlic and olive oil.

  • The restaurant serves delicious bacalao dishes.

  • In traditional Spanish cuisine, bacalao is often served in delicious dishes, showcasing its rich flavor.

  • Many Latin American restaurants offer bacalao prepared with tomatoes and olives for a tasty meal.

  • On Fridays, we often eat bacalao as part of our family tradition during Lent.

Synonyms

cod
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10 1.0

The white, lean flesh of a large sea fish eaten as food

is the same fish term used especially in Spanish and Latin American cooking
Atlantic cod
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1 2.1

A large sea fish from the North Atlantic with white, flaky flesh used for food

is the culinary name used in Spanish and Latin American dishes rather than species name
Gadus morhua
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  • Specialized
8.1

A large sea fish that people eat for its meat and oil

is the culinary term used in Spanish and Latin American cooking rather than scientific naming

How Processed

salt cod
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bacalao
  • US
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Surface Forms

bacalao singular
bacalaos plural

Etymology

Bacalao comes from Portuguese bacalhau and is the name for the cod fish used in Spanish and Latin American cooking. So bacalao can simply mean 'cod', whether fresh or salted, that appears in many recipes.