calçot — meaning in English: calçot

Definition

▶ calçot

El calçot és una varietat de cebolla tendra que es cultiva a Catalunya i que se sol menjar a la brasa, acompanyada d'una salsa coneguda com a romesco.

The calçot is a variety of tender onion that is cultivated in Catalonia and is typically eaten grilled, accompanied by a sauce known as romesco.

▶ A la primavera, és tradició fer una calçotada amb amics i família.

In spring, it is a tradition to have a calçotada with friends and family.

▶ Els calçots es serveixen amb salsa romesco per fer-los més saborosos.

The calçots are served with romesco sauce to make them tastier.

▶ He comprat una caixa de calçots per preparar una bona calçotada aquest cap de setmana.

I bought a box of calçots to prepare a good calçotada this weekend.