barbecue
gb/bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu/ us/bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu/
A2
Inglese
grillparti, grillezés, BBQ-zás, BBQ, grillétel, grill, BBQ-szósz, grillez, BBQ-zik, megsül, leég, kifaggat, kérdésekkel bombáz, BBQ-s
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
grillparti
B1
Schema d'uso:
have a barbecue (at [place])
We’re having a barbecue in the backyard on Saturday.
Szombaton grillpartit tartunk a hátsó kertben.
They invited the neighbors over for a barbecue after the game.
A meccs után áthívták a szomszédokat egy grillpartira.
The park is busy every weekend with families having barbecues.
Esempi per chi studia
We had a barbecue yesterday.
Tegnap grillpartit tartottunk.
Let’s have a barbecue this weekend.
Tartsunk grillpartit a hétvégén.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use *barbecue* only for the grill; it can also mean the whole event.
Significato
outdoor cookout with grilled food
Collocazioni
have a barbecue
|a backyard barbecue
|a family barbecue
|a summer barbecue
|a barbecue party
|invite people to a barbecue
|go to a barbecue
|barbecue at the beach
|barbecue on the weekend
|barbecue with friends
Sinonimi
cookout (Common in US English for an outdoor meal/event.)
|
BBQ (Very common informal abbreviation.)
Temi
food
|daily_life
|social_life
Definizione
a party outside where people cook and eat food
An informal outdoor gathering where food is cooked and eaten, typically grilled over a fire or on a grill.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
[something] cooked over a barbecue
Barbecue is one of the most popular ways to cook outdoors in summer.
Nyáron a grillezés az egyik legnépszerűbb módja a szabadtéri sütésnek.
He learned barbecue techniques for slow-cooking brisket.
BBQ-technikákat tanult a marhaszegy lassú sütéséhez.
The recipe is designed for barbecue, not for a frying pan.
Esempi per chi studia
Barbecue is a way to cook food outside.
A grillezés egy módja annak, hogy kint készítsük el az ételt.
Errore comune:
In American English, *barbecue* often suggests slow-smoked meat, while in British English it often means grilling outdoors.
Significato
cooking over fire or smoke
Collocazioni
barbecue cooking
|barbecue over charcoal
|barbecue over wood
|barbecue smoke
|barbecue technique
|barbecue low and slow
|traditional barbecue
|barbecue the meat
|barbecue temperature
|barbecue pit cooking
Sinonimi
grilling (Often faster and over direct heat; overlaps in everyday use.)
|
smoking (Focuses on cooking with smoke, often slowly.)
Temi
food
|cooking
Definizione
cooking food outside over fire or hot coals
A way of cooking food over heat outdoors, usually on a grill, often using charcoal or wood; in some styles it involves slow cooking with smoke.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
3
Schema d'uso:
eat (some) barbecue
We picked up barbecue for dinner on the way home.
Hazafelé vettünk BBQ-t vacsorára.
This place serves excellent barbecue and homemade slaw.
Itt kiváló BBQ-t és házi káposztasalátát kínálnak.
She ordered barbecue ribs with cornbread.
Esempi per chi studia
I like barbecue chicken.
Szeretem a BBQ-csirkét.
We ate barbecue for lunch.
BBQ-t ettünk ebédre.
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse *barbecue* (food) with *a barbecue* (the event) or *a barbecue* (the grill).
Significato
food cooked on a barbecue
Collocazioni
eat barbecue
|barbecue ribs
|barbecue chicken
|barbecue pork
|barbecue beef
|barbecue plate
|barbecue sandwich
|barbecue sides
|homemade barbecue
|leftover barbecue
Sinonimi
BBQ (Common informal term for the food or meal.)
Temi
food
|cooking
Definizione
meat or other food cooked on a barbecue
Food, especially meat, that is cooked in barbecue style, or a meal consisting of such food.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
4
grill
A2
Schema d'uso:
light/clean/use the barbecue
Can you clean the barbecue before we start cooking?
Meg tudod tisztítani a grillt, mielőtt elkezdünk sütni?
They bought a new gas barbecue for the patio.
Vettek egy új gázgrillt a teraszra.
He covered the barbecue to protect it from the rain.
Esempi per chi studia
The barbecue is in the garden.
A grill a kertben van.
Errore comune:
In some varieties of English, *barbecue* and *grill* are used differently; in everyday speech they can overlap.
Significato
grill used for outdoor cooking
Collocazioni
light the barbecue
|clean the barbecue
|use the barbecue
|a gas barbecue
|a charcoal barbecue
|barbecue lid
|barbecue tongs
|barbecue coals
|barbecue grate
|portable barbecue
Sinonimi
grill (More general term; *barbecue* often implies outdoor use.)
Temi
food
|home
|tools
Definizione
a machine for cooking outside, like a grill
A metal grill or similar device used for cooking food outdoors over charcoal, gas, or wood.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
5
BBQ-szósz
B1
Schema d'uso:
barbecue (sauce) on [something] / pass the barbecue
Do you want barbecue on your burger?
Kérsz BBQ-szószt a burgeredbe?
She brushed the chicken with barbecue sauce before serving.
Tálalás előtt BBQ-szósszal kente meg a csirkét.
Pass the barbecue, please—I want more on my fries.
Esempi per chi studia
I like barbecue sauce.
Szeretem a BBQ-szószt.
Errore comune:
In informal speech, *barbecue* alone can mean *barbecue sauce* (e.g., “Pass the barbecue”).
Significato
sweet, smoky condiment for meat
Collocazioni
barbecue sauce
|barbecue glaze
|barbecue marinade
|spicy barbecue
|sweet barbecue
|smoky barbecue
|dip in barbecue
|brush on barbecue
|barbecue for wings
|homemade barbecue sauce
Sinonimi
BBQ sauce (Common abbreviation.)
Temi
food
|cooking
Definizione
a sauce used on grilled meat
A seasoned sauce, often sweet and smoky, served with grilled or roasted meat.
VERBO
B1
6
Schema d'uso:
barbecue [food]
We barbecued some burgers and corn for dinner.
Vacsorára hamburgereket és kukoricát grilleztünk.
He’s planning to barbecue ribs all day on Sunday.
Vasárnap egész nap oldalast fog BBQ-zni.
It rained, so we couldn’t barbecue outside.
Esempi per chi studia
We barbecued chicken.
Csirkét grilleztünk.
I will barbecue tonight.
Ma este grillezni fogok.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *do a barbecue* when *barbecue (something)* or *have a barbecue* is more natural.
Significato
cook food on a barbecue
Collocazioni
barbecue chicken
|barbecue burgers
|barbecue sausages
|barbecue steaks
|barbecue outside
|barbecue on the patio
|barbecue for friends
|barbecue over charcoal
|barbecue the meat
|barbecue all afternoon
Sinonimi
grill (More general; not always outdoors.)
|
cook out (Focuses on cooking outdoors as an activity.)
Temi
food
|cooking
|daily_life
Definizione
to cook food outside on a grill
To cook food outdoors on a grill or over a fire, often with smoke or charcoal.
VERBO
B2
INFORMAL
7
Schema d'uso:
barbecue (in the sun) / get barbecued
We were barbecuing in the sun with no shade at all.
Árnyék nélkül valósággal megsültünk a napon.
I forgot sunscreen and got absolutely barbecued.
Elfelejtettem naptejet kenni, és teljesen leégtem.
The car was like an oven—we felt barbecued inside.
Esempi per chi studia
I got barbecued in the sun.
Teljesen leégtem a napon.
Errore comune:
This sense is figurative and informal; it doesn’t mean cooking food.
Significato
burn or overheat from strong heat
Collocazioni
get barbecued
|barbecue in the sun
|barbecue on the beach
|barbecue in the heat
|barbecue under the sun
|feel barbecued
Sinonimi
bake (Common informal verb for being in strong heat.)
|
scorch (Stronger; emphasizes burning.)
Contrari
cool (Opposite effect: becoming less hot.)
Temi
weather
|health
|daily_life
Definizione
to get very hot or burned by heat
To become very hot or to be burned by strong heat, especially from the sun or from being too close to a heat source.
VERBO
B2
INFORMAL
8
kifaggat
B2
Schema d'uso:
barbecue [someone] (about [something])
My parents barbecued me about where I’d been all night.
A szüleim kifaggattak arról, hol voltam egész éjjel.
Reporters barbecued the coach after the loss.
Az újságírók a vereség után kérdésekkel bombázták az edzőt.
In the interview, they really barbecued her about the gap in her CV.
Esempi per chi studia
They barbecued him with questions.
Kérdésekkel bombázták őt.
Errore comune:
This is informal and figurative; it’s not used for polite questioning.
Significato
question someone very aggressively
Collocazioni
barbecue someone with questions
|barbecue someone about their plans
|barbecue a witness
|barbecue the candidate
|barbecue the suspect
Sinonimi
grill (Very common informal synonym for intense questioning.)
|
interrogate (More formal; often used in police contexts.)
Contrari
reassure (Not questioning; making someone feel comfortable.)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|work
Definizione
to ask someone many strong questions
To question someone intensely and persistently, often in a way that feels uncomfortable.
B1
9
BBQ-s
B1
Schema d'uso:
barbecue [noun]
I bought barbecue chips and salsa for the trip.
BBQ-s csipszet és salsát vettem az útra.
They served barbecue wings as a starter.
Előételként BBQ-s csirkeszárnyakat tálaltak.
This barbecue seasoning is too sweet for me.
Esempi per chi studia
I want barbecue chips.
BBQ-s csipszet szeretnék.
Errore comune:
In this use, *barbecue* describes a flavor (e.g., barbecue chips), not the cooking event.
Significato
with barbecue flavor or style
Collocazioni
barbecue sauce
|barbecue flavor
|barbecue chips
|barbecue wings
|barbecue seasoning
|barbecue marinade
|barbecue rub
|barbecue chicken
|barbecue beans
|barbecue snacks
Sinonimi
BBQ (Common on packaging and menus (e.g., BBQ wings).)
Temi
food
Definizione
tasting like barbecue sauce or seasoning
Having the taste, seasoning, or style associated with barbecue, especially a smoky or sweet sauce flavor.
Grammatica
Forma base
barbecue
IPA
GB/bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu/
US/bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu/
Sillabe e accento
bar - be - cue (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (bar)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: barbecue
- Plural: barbecue, barbecues
Verb
- Base: barbecue
- 3rd Person Singular: barbecues
- Present Participle: barbecuing
- Past: barbecued
Famiglia di parole
Forms
barbecues
noun
barbecuing
verb
barbecued
verb
Core family
bbq
noun
Related words
barbecuer
noun
grill
noun B1
Espressioni
barbecue chicken
1/bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu t͡ʃˈɪkən/
fixed phrase
chicken cooked with barbecue flavor
chicken cooked with barbecue sauce or flavor
Esempi
- She made barbecue chicken in the oven because it was raining.
- Barbecue chicken is a popular choice for summer meals.
- We grilled barbecue chicken and vegetables for dinner.
Esempi per chi studia
- We ate barbecue chicken.
barbecue joint
1/bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu d͡ʒˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
informal
casual barbecue restaurant
a casual restaurant that sells barbecue
Esempi
- We stopped at a barbecue joint on the highway.
- That barbecue joint is famous for its brisket.
- He knows all the best barbecue joints in town.
Esempi per chi studia
- Let’s eat at a barbecue joint.
barbecue pit
1/bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu pˈɪt/
fixed phrase
place or container for barbecuing
a place or container where you barbecue food
Esempi
- He built a barbecue pit behind the house.
- The meat cooked slowly overnight in a barbecue pit.
- Some parks have a barbecue pit you can use.
Esempi per chi studia
- They cooked the meat in a barbecue pit.
barbecue ribs
1/bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu ɹˈɪbz/
fixed phrase
ribs cooked with barbecue sauce
ribs cooked with barbecue flavor
Esempi
- He ordered barbecue ribs with fries.
- The barbecue ribs were so tender they fell off the bone.
- They’re making barbecue ribs for the cookout.
Esempi per chi studia
- I want barbecue ribs.
have a barbecue
1/hˈæv ə bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu/
fixed phrase
hold an outdoor barbecue event
to have an outdoor party with grilled food
Esempi
- We’re going to have a barbecue if the weather stays nice.
- They had a barbecue to celebrate her birthday.
- Let’s have a barbecue at the park this weekend.
Esempi per chi studia
- We will have a barbecue on Sunday.
korean barbecue
1/kɔɹˈiən bˈɑɹbɪkjˌu/
fixed phrase
Korean-style table grilling meal
a meal where you grill meat at the table (Korean style)
Esempi
- We went out for Korean barbecue after work.
- Korean barbecue restaurants usually bring lots of small side dishes.
- I love Korean barbecue because you cook the meat yourself at the table.
Esempi per chi studia
- We ate Korean barbecue.