steak
A steak is a thick slice of meat, usually beef, that is cooked by grilling, frying, or broiling. While typically referring to beef, it can also describe thick cuts of other meats or large fish like salmon.
Exemplos
3 de 5I am cooking a steak for dinner tonight.
I am cooking a steak for dinner tonight.
The patron requested his steak be prepared medium-rare.
The patron requested his steak be prepared medium-rare.
Let's go out and grab a juicy steak.
Let's go out and grab a juicy steak.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the phrase: 'I love to EAT a stEAK.' Both words contain the letters E-A-T.
Quiz rápido
I would like my ___ cooked medium-rare, please.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: steak
Exemplos
I am cooking a steak for dinner tonight.
everydayI am cooking a steak for dinner tonight.
The patron requested his steak be prepared medium-rare.
formalThe patron requested his steak be prepared medium-rare.
Let's go out and grab a juicy steak.
informalLet's go out and grab a juicy steak.
The study analyzes the caloric density of a standard beef steak.
academicThe study analyzes the caloric density of a standard beef steak.
We discussed the contract terms over a steak lunch.
businessWe discussed the contract terms over a steak lunch.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
steak and chips
steak and chips
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
steak tartare
steak tartare
Frequentemente confundido com
A 'stake' is a wooden post or a financial share, while 'steak' is meat you eat.
Notas de uso
In a restaurant, the server will usually ask how you want your steak cooked (rare, medium, or well-done).
Erros comuns
Learners often misspell the word as 'stake'. Remember that 'steak' has 'eat' inside it (almost).
Dica de memorização
Think of the phrase: 'I love to EAT a stEAK.' Both words contain the letters E-A-T.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old Norse word 'steik', which means to roast meat on a spit.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Steak is a staple of Western cuisine and is often associated with celebration or high-end dining in many cultures.
Quiz rápido
I would like my ___ cooked medium-rare, please.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: steak
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