patty

• Sustantivo que designa una pequeña porción plana y redondeada de alimento picado o molido, como carne o verduras, o un pastelito pequeño, o un caramelo redondo y plano.

A noun referring to a small, flat, rounded portion of chopped or ground food, such as meat or vegetables, or a small pie or pasty, or a round, flat candy.

1. Small flat mass of chopped foodA2formalculinary

   A small, flat, round portion of ground or minced food, such as meat, vegetables, or fish, often cooked by frying or grilling.

   Tortita

   • She formed the ground beef into patties for the burgers.
   • The chef served a delicious salmon patty with a side salad.
   • Vegetable patties are a popular alternative to meat.

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2. Small pie or pastyB1formalbritishculinary

   A small, filled pastry, often baked, containing savory or sweet ingredients.

   Empanadilla o pastelito

   • He bought a warm patty filled with minced meat and potatoes.
   • The bakery sells traditional Cornish patties.
   • She enjoyed a cheese and onion patty for lunch.

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3. Round flat candyB1formalculinary

   A small, round, flat piece of candy, often made from sugar, chocolate, or other sweet ingredients.

   Pastilla redonda de caramelo

   • The children each received a chocolate patty in their treat bag.
   • She unwrapped a peppermint patty and popped it into her mouth.
   • The candy shop sells a variety of fruit-flavored patties.

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