What it's NOT
casserole does NOT translate to cacerola.
To say "cacerola" in English, use pot / pan.
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casserole
Does NOT mean cacerola
It means a baked one-dish meal
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
casserole means a baked one-dish meal.
Why it's confused
Spanish "cacerola" is the cooking pot with handles. English "casserole" is a baked dish with several mixed ingredients, not the cookware. The cookware in English is "pot" or "saucepan."
How it's pronounced
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Examples of correct use
English
She made a chicken casserole.
Spanish
Preparó un guiso de pollo.
English
The casserole is in the oven.
Spanish
El guiso está en el horno.
A trick to remember it
Casserole = the baked dish itself. The cooking pot (Spanish "cacerola") = pot/pan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "casserole" mean in English?
"Casserole" means "a baked one-dish meal". It looks a lot like "cacerola", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "cacerola" in English?
To say "cacerola" in English, use "pot / pan". If you use "casserole" instead, you would actually be saying "a baked one-dish meal".
Do "casserole" and "cacerola" mean the same thing?
Spanish "cacerola" is the cooking pot with handles. English "casserole" is a baked dish with several mixed ingredients, not the cookware. The cookware in English is "pot" or "saucepan."
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