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I make a bomb vaca frita. It's like a flank steak like with the ropa vieja, but it's fried with garlic and lime. And I make a really good picadillo.
Natalie Martinez

Meaning of "picadillo" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PICADILLO

picadillo  [ˌpɪkəˈdɪləʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PICADILLO

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Picadillo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PICADILLO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

picadillo

Picadillo

Picadillo is a traditional dish in Spain and many Latin American countries and the Philippines that is similar to hash. It is made with ground beef, tomatoes, and other ingredients that vary by region. It is often served with rice or used as a filling in dishes such as tacos, savoury pastries or croquettes. The name comes from the Spanish word "picar," which means "to mince" or "to chop".

Definition of picadillo in the English dictionary

The definition of picadillo in the dictionary is a traditional Latin-American dish that contains ground meat, tomatoes, vegetables and other regional ingredients. It can be used as a filling, for example in tacos.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PICADILLO


Amarillo
ˌæməˈrɪləʊ
armadillo
ˌɑːməˈdɪləʊ
billow
ˈbɪləʊ
Brillo
ˈbrɪləʊ
cigarillo
ˌsɪɡəˈrɪləʊ
halo
ˈheɪləʊ
Lilo
ˈlaɪləʊ
milo
ˈmaɪləʊ
Murillo
mjʊəˈrɪləʊ
peccadillo
ˌpɛkəˈdɪləʊ
phyllo
ˈfɪləʊ
piccadillo
ˌpɪkəˈdɪləʊ
pickadillo
ˌpɪkəˈdɪləʊ
pillow
ˈpɪləʊ
Shiloh
ˈʃaɪləʊ
silo
ˈsaɪləʊ
tamarillo
ˌtæməˈrɪləʊ
tomatillo
tɒməˈtɪləʊ
trillo
ˈtrɪləʊ
willow
ˈwɪləʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PICADILLO

pica
pica em
Picabia
picacho
picador
pical
picamar
picaninny
picante
picara
Picard
Picardie
Picardy
Picardy third
picaresque
picarian
picaro
picaroon
Picasso
picayune

WORDS THAT END LIKE PICADILLO

caudillo
Ciudad Trujillo
coyotillo
El Ferrol del Caudillo
fairy armadillo
Hermosillo
ocotillo
piquillo
Saltillo
tornillo
Trujillo
Utrillo

Synonyms and antonyms of picadillo in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «picadillo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PICADILLO

Find out the translation of picadillo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of picadillo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «picadillo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

picadillo
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

picadillo
570 millions of speakers

English

picadillo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

picadillo
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيكاديلو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Picadillo
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

picadillo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

picadillo
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

picadillo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Picadillo
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

picadillo
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

picadillo
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

picadillo
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Picadillo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

picadillo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

picadillo
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पिकाडिल्लो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Picadillo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

picadillo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Picadillo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Picadillo
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

picadillo
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

picadillo
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

picadillo
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

picadillo
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

picadillo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of picadillo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PICADILLO»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about picadillo

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QUOTES WITH «PICADILLO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word picadillo.
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Natalie Martinez
I make a bomb vaca frita. It's like a flank steak like with the ropa vieja, but it's fried with garlic and lime. And I make a really good picadillo.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PICADILLO»

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Mayan Cuisine
For the Masa 1-1/ '4 cups masa harina 1/4 teaspoon sat t 1-1/2 tablespoons pork lard (optional) 1 cup very warm water For the Picadillo 1/2 the recipe for picadillo from the Queso Relleno recipe (see page 12S) prepared using ground pork or ...
Daniel Hoyer, 2009
2
Literary Eats: Emily Dickinson's Gingerbread, Ernest ...
This is a comprehensive collection of authentic recipes, some 500 in all, for drinks and dishes that more than 150 American authors since the late 18th century are known to have enjoyed.
Gary Scharnhorst, 2014
3
Zarela's Veracruz: Mexico's Simplest Cuisine
PORK PICADILLO YOU ARE COOKING THE MEAT FOR THE PICADILLO FROM Makes about iV2 CUpS scratch, start with about V2 pound boneless pork. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil i small white onion, finely chopped i garlic clove, minced ...
Zarela Martinez, 2004
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Ebony
TURKEY. PICADILLO. 2 pounds ground turkey or ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 32-ounce can tomatoes, undrained 1 medium green pepper, chopped Salt to taste 2 ...
5
Yucatán: Recipes from a Culinary Expedition
Prepare ahead note: Picadillo de especias may be prepared in advance and frozen or refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using. Many dishes in this book call for half of this recipe. It is easily halved, but you may also prepare the ...
David Sterling, 2014
6
El Niño Explosivo
y le hice el picadillo que ella quería. Cuando regresó a casa el miércoles después de natación, se veía cansada; cuando le dije que le había cocinado el picadillo que ella quería, se quejó, y dijo, “quiero macarrón con queso.” Esto me tomo ...
Ross W. Greene, Ross W Greene Ph D, 2013
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The Cuban Kitchen
You can make the picadillo with chicken, turkey, lean meat, or pork.Chilled picadillo makes stuffing the empanadaseasier. 3 cups picadillo, fully cooked, chilled Place aspoonfulof picadillo,about 1⁄4cup,in each empanada circle. Carefully fold ...
HealthX Digital, 2011
8
Deleites de la Cocina Mexicana: Healthy Mexican American Cooking
See also Seafood Marinated, 106 Seafood Soup, 44 Budín de Pan #3 ( Capirotada), 176 Carne de Pavo al Estilo Continental, 97 Mole de Pollo, 94-95 Pande Anís, 164 Patitas de Puerco con Garbanzos a la Cecilia, 79 Picadillo Fiesta, ...
María Luisa Urdaneta, Daryl F. Kanter, 2010
9
The Everything Mexican Cookbook: 300 Flavorful Recipes from ...
Beef Picadillo, 105 Bride's Cookies, 204 Broccoli Salad, 78 Broccoli with Walnuts and Goat Cheese, 165 Carrot Salad, 82 Cashew Chili, 108 Chicken in Nutty Green Sauce, 132 Chicken Tablecloth Stainer, 136 Christmas Candy Balls, 252 ...
Margaret Kaeter, 2008
10
Around the World Vegan Style: 250 Meals, 700 Recipes, 10 ...
PICADILLO-PLANTAIN CRUST PIE AVOCADO ALMOND SWIRL CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES Picadillo-Plantain Crust Pie Italian and Spanish languages are both derived from ancient Rome. Interestingly, plantain in either ...
Nancy Robinson, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PICADILLO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term picadillo is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Edgy Veggie: Jackfruit is your secret to a meatless meal
Green jackfruit is your go-to ingredient for meatless versions of your favorite dishes - your abuela's picadillo, your uncle's jerk, your mom's ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
2
A Chef's Guide to Cooking at Home
Chef Todd Erickson demonstrated how to make Lamb Picadillo, Carrot Salsa and Toasted Cumin Yogurt in his Cooking for Life bootcamp ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
Red Fin Crudo and Kitchen
Picadillo empanadas with grass-fed beef and roasted garlic aioli. There's a sweet, almost bucolic kindness at the heart of Red Fin but, like the food, everything is ... «Rhode Island Monthly, Jul 15»
4
Riverview eatery offers authentic Cuban cuisine
... beef stew with potato chunks, chicharo, split pea soup with bacon and ham, picadillo, Cuban-style ground beef and potatoes, and ropa vieja, ... «TBO.com, Jul 15»
5
Jackfruit is your secret to a meatless meal
Green jackfruit is your go-to ingredient for meatless versions of your favorite dishes — your abuela's picadillo, your uncle's jerk, your mom's ... «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
6
Favorite Dish: The Jibarito Sandwich at Mamacita's Mexican Bar and …
There are the usual offerings: enchiladas, picadillo, tostadas, burritos, flautas, tacos, and fajitas. The place also serves breakfast starting at 11 ... «New Times Broward-Palm Beach, Jul 15»
7
Seasonal Pantry: Cooking lightly with chorizo
... filling or topping, not unlike picadillo or larb (see “Eat This Now” at pantry.blogs.pressdemocrat.com). It can be made with other types of fresh, ... «Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Jul 15»
8
Best tacos in Vancouver
... shell tacos with a choice of chicken tinga, beef picadillo (ground beef), or Mexican pork sausage on top, alongside quesadillas and burritos. «Vancity Buzz, Jul 15»
9
The Taste Test: Luna Rosa
... the dish features a plantain acting like canoe, split and stuffed with a mild ground beef picadillo and topped with shredded yellow cheese. «mySanAntonio.com, Jul 15»
10
Empanadas de Picadillo recipe
Baked empanadas filled with turkey picadillo made by Saida Batista. (Photo by ... Put about a tablespoon of picadillo on the wrapper. Fold the ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»

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