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cocido

cooked

adjective koh-SEE-doh Rare
Food & Drink Cooking

Origin: Past participle of cocer (to cook/boil), from Latin coctus.

Also means

boiled

Usage Note

Cocido as an adjective means 'cooked' or specifically 'boiled/stewed,' contrasting with crudo (raw) or asado (roasted). As a masculine noun, el cocido (or cocido madrileño) is one of Spain's most iconic dishes — a hearty chickpea-based stew with meat and vegetables. The noun use is so common that many speakers primarily associate the word with the dish.

Examples

"El garbanzo cocido está listo para servir."

Natural Translation

The cooked chickpea is ready to serve.

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