paella
paella
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/paˈeʎa/
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Cultural Note
Paella originated in Valencia and is traditionally cooked over an open fire on Sundays. Authentic Valencian paella contains chicken, rabbit, and beans -- never seafood. Seafood paella is a separate coastal dish. Adding chorizo is considered sacrilege by Valencians.
📝 Example Sentences
La paella valenciana lleva pollo y conejo.
Valencian paella has chicken and rabbit.
Preparamos una paella para toda la familia.
We prepared a paella for the whole family.