carbonado
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌkɑːrbəˈnɑːdoʊ/
KK: /kɑrbəˈnɑdoʊ/
noun
Definition
A type of dark-colored diamond that is often used in drilling tools and is known for its toughness. It can also refer to a piece of meat that has been scored and grilled.
Example
The jeweler showed me a beautiful carbonado that was perfect for industrial use.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of carbonado?
Yeah, I think it's a type of black diamond, right?
Exactly! It's used for making tough drill bits.
That's really interesting; I had no idea diamonds could be so practical.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
diamond
aggregate
meat
Antonyms
pure
clear
light
transitive verb
Definition
To score and cook food, especially meat or fish, by cutting it in a specific way before grilling or broiling.
Example
The chef decided to carbonado the steak to enhance its flavor while cooking.
Tense Forms
Past: carbonadoed
Past Participle: carbonadoed
Conversation
Have you ever tried to carbonado a steak before?
No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!
It's basically about scoring the meat before cooking it to enhance the flavor.
Root Explanation
Carbonado is derived from the Spanish word 'carbonado', which means 'charred' or 'burnt', coming from 'carbón' (meaning carbon) and the suffix '-ado' (indicating a past participle). The word refers to a type of black diamond that has a charred appearance.
Memory Tip
Think of 'carbon' as something that is burnt or charred, which helps you remember that 'carbonado' refers to a type of diamond that looks like it has been burned.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.