la sartén
the frying pan
Example Sentence
Calienta la sartén y agrega un poco de aceite.
Heat the frying pan and add a little oil.
Meaning
La sartén is a frying pan, used for sauteing, searing, and quick cooking on the stovetop. It is a common word in everyday recipes and kitchen conversations.
Common Phrases
- calentar la sartén — to heat the frying pan
- sartén antiadherente — nonstick frying pan
Example
Pon la sartén al fuego medio.
Put the frying pan on medium heat.
Common Mistake
Gender confusion: use la sartén, not el sartén (some regions differ, but la is widely taught and understood).