chewy

• Describe alimentos que requieren masticación prolongada, a menudo de manera agradable; puede referirse a textura firme, elástica o pegajosa, como la del caramelo o la carne poco hecha.

Describes food that requires a lot of chewing, often in a pleasant way.

1. Requiring much chewingA2informalculinary

   Describes food that is tough and needs to be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.

   correoso

   • The steak was so chewy that it took ages to eat.
   • This bread is very chewy and dense.
   • I prefer my cookies soft, not chewy.

   Sinónimosfibrousgristlyleatheryrubberystringytough

   Antónimossofttender

2. Consistency requiring chewingA2informalculinary

   Describes a texture that is firm and slightly elastic, requiring active chewing.

   textura que requiere masticación

   • The caramel was delightfully chewy.
   • These candies are known for being soft and chewy.
   • The pasta was cooked al dente, making it pleasantly chewy.

   Sinónimoselasticfirmgummyleatheryrubberytough

   Antónimossoft