How to pronounce Cochinillo asado

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kotʃiˈniʎo aˈsaðo/. In plain English letters that is koh-chee-NEE-yoh ah-SAH-doh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Cochinillo asado?

Cochinillo asado is a main dish of Spain. Where it comes from: Segovia (Castile and León). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Cochinillo asado comes from

Cochinillo asado is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map.

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