cosido

Cosido is a term with several distinct meanings in Spanish and related Iberian languages. It derives from the verb coser, to sew, and functions as a past participle in many grammatical contexts.

In linguistic use, cosido denotes something that has been sewn. As a noun, it can refer to a sewn item, a seam, or the act of sewing. As an adjective, cosido describes objects that are sewn, for example una prenda cosida or ropa cosida, and phrases such as cosido a mano or cosido a máquina indicate the method of sewing.

In culinary contexts, cosido is not the standard name for the well-known stew category in Spanish-speaking regions. The proper term for a boiled or simmered dish is cocido, as in Cocido madrileño, a famous Madrid-style stew. In Portuguese, the equivalent dish is called cozido. Because of regional spelling variation and common misspelling, cosido may appear in some texts where cocido or cozido is intended, but it is not widely recognized as a separate culinary tradition.

Other uses include cosido as a surname, which can be found in some Spanish-speaking communities, though it is relatively uncommon.

Overall, cosido is best understood as a linguistic form tied to sewing, with occasional, informal appearance in culinary writing where cocido or cozido would be the standard terms. See also cocido and cozido for related culinary concepts.