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paella
This term refers both to the culinary creation and the specialized cookware. When referring to the dish, it carries a strong cultural association with Spanish heritage and communal dining, often implying a festive or social occasion rather than a quick meal.
As a noun, it follows standard English countability rules. While the dish itself can be viewed as an uncountable mass of food, it is commonly treated as a countable noun when referring to specific orders or different varieties of the recipe (e.g., "two different paellas").
Meanings
Examples
I would love to try an authentic seafood paella while visiting Valencia.
The chef carefully stirred the saffron rice in the large paella.
Let us order the mixed paella for the whole table to share.
I wonder if I can find a traditional paella pan at the local market.
The aroma of the simmering paella filled the entire kitchen.
Historically paella was a humble meal for farmers in the Spanish countryside.
Historically paella was a humble meal for farmers in the Spanish countryside.
Make sure you do not stir the rice too much or you will ruin the paella.
The golden crust at the bottom of the paella is the best part.