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brasa

ember

noun BRAH-sah Rare
Food & Drink Cooking

Origin: From Old Spanish brasa, possibly from a Germanic root related to 'blaze'.

Also means

glowing coal

Usage Note

Brasa refers to a piece of wood or charcoal that is glowing red-hot without flame — the ideal state for grilling. A la brasa ('over the embers') is a common cooking descriptor on Spanish menus. The phrase estar en brasas ('to be on embers') means to be very anxious or restless.

Examples

"Cocinamos el pollo a la brasa."

Natural Translation

We cooked the chicken over the embers.

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