noun

paella

peye-EH-luh

Paella (noun) means a Spanish rice dish, traditionally cooked in a wide shallow pan with vegetables and meat, seafood, or both. Example: “They shared a huge seafood paella on the terrace.”

noun

A Spanish rice dish, traditionally cooked in a wide shallow pan with vegetables and meat, seafood, or both.

"They shared a huge seafood paella on the terrace."

How to use paella

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Spanish rice-based dish, named after the pan it's traditionally cooked in.

Word forms

paellas plural

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Etymology

From Catalan paella, meaning "pan," ultimately from Latin patella ("small pan or plate").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for paella

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Frequently asked questions

What does “paella” mean?

The word “paella” means a Spanish rice dish, traditionally cooked in a wide shallow pan with vegetables and meat, seafood, or both. In plain terms, a Spanish rice-based dish, named after the pan it's traditionally cooked in.

How do you pronounce “paella”?

“Paella” is pronounced peye-EH-luh (/pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “paella” in a sentence?

Here is “paella” used in a sentence: “They shared a huge seafood paella on the terrace.”

What part of speech is “paella”?

“Paella” is a noun.

Where does the word “paella” come from?

The word “paella” comes from Latin. From Catalan paella, meaning "pan," ultimately from Latin patella ("small pan or plate").