roast

US /roʊst/
UK /roʊst/
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1.

asar, tostar

to cook (food, especially meat) by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire

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We decided to roast a chicken for dinner.
Decidimos asar un pollo para la cena.
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The smell of freshly roasted coffee filled the air.
El olor a café recién tostado llenaba el aire.
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2.

criticar, molestar

to criticize or make fun of someone severely, especially in a humorous way

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The comedian began to roast the celebrity with witty jokes.
El comediante comenzó a criticar a la celebridad con chistes ingeniosos.
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His friends always roast him good-naturedly about his clumsy habits.
Sus amigos siempre lo molestan de buen humor por sus hábitos torpes.
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asado

a piece of meat that has been roasted or is for roasting

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The chef prepared a delicious lamb roast.
El chef preparó un delicioso asado de cordero.
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We had a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
Tuvimos un asado dominical tradicional con todos los acompañamientos.
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2.

homenaje humorístico, crítica humorística

an act or instance of roasting someone, especially as a humorous public tribute

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The comedian delivered a hilarious roast of the guest of honor.
El comediante hizo un hilarante homenaje humorístico al invitado de honor.
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The evening concluded with a good-natured roast of the retiring CEO.
La noche concluyó con un homenaje humorístico de buen carácter al CEO que se jubilaba.
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asado, tostado

cooked by roasting

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The aroma of roast chicken filled the kitchen.
El aroma a pollo asado llenó la cocina.
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She served roast potatoes alongside the main course.
Sirvió patatas asadas junto con el plato principal.
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pot roast