arañado

Arañado is a Spanish word that translates to "scratched" or "grated" in English. It is commonly used to describe a surface that has been marked by a sharp object, creating visible lines or abrasions. The term can apply to various materials, including wood, metal, paint, or even skin. For example, a table might be arañado if it has been carelessly moved, or a cat's claw could leave an arañado mark on furniture.

In culinary contexts, arañado can refer to food that has been grated or finely chopped. A common dish in some Latin American cuisines is "plátanos arañados," which are plantains that have been grated and then fried. This preparation method gives the plantains a crispy texture. The word itself derives from the Spanish verb "arañar," meaning to scratch. The past participle form, arañado, indicates a completed action or a state of being scratched.