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salado

sah-LAH-doh/saˈlaðo/

salty

Also: briny
A wooden spoon scooping white salt crystals from a small bowl.

📝 In Action

Esta sopa está muy salada.

A1

This soup is very salty.

No me gustan los frutos secos salados.

A2

I don't like salty nuts.

El agua del mar es salada.

A1

Sea water is salty.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • salitroso (salt-rich)

Antonyms

  • soso (bland/unseasoned)
  • dulce (sweet)

Common Collocations

  • demasiado salado – too salty
  • punto salado – salty touch

Idioms & Expressions

  • quedarse salado – to be left stunned or surprised

savory

Also: salted
A plate featuring a hot slice of pizza and a roasted chicken leg.

📝 In Action

¿Prefieres un desayuno dulce o uno salado?

A2

Do you prefer a sweet or a savory breakfast?

Me encantan los aperitivos salados.

A2

I love savory snacks.

Venden pescado salado en el mercado.

B1

They sell salted fish at the market.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • aperitivos salados – savory snacks
  • comida salada – savory food

witty, unlucky

AdjectivemB1informal
SpainMexicoColombiaArgentina
A cheerful person laughing heartily while pointing to a funny drawing of a cat.

📝 In Action

¡Qué niño tan salado! Me hace mucha gracia.

B1

What a witty kid! He's so funny.

Hoy estoy salado, he perdido las llaves dos veces.

B2

I'm unlucky today; I've lost my keys twice.

Es un hombre muy salado y siempre cuenta chistes.

B1

He is a very charming man and always tells jokes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • soso (boring/dull (Spain))
  • suertudo (lucky)

Idioms & Expressions

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "salado" in Spanish:

briny→salted→salty→savory→unlucky→witty→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: salado

Question 1 of 3

If you are in Spain and someone calls you 'salado', they mean:

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sal(salt) — Noun
salar(to salt) — Verb
salero(salt shaker / charm) — Noun
salina(salt mine) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin word 'sal' meaning salt. The figurative meanings (witty or unlucky) evolved because salt was historically used for both seasoning (wit) and as a symbol of barren earth or bad omens in some cultures.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: saltedFrench: saléItalian: salato

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'salado' always mean salty?

Usually, yes, when talking about food. However, it can also mean 'savory' (when compared to sweets) or 'witty/unlucky' when describing people.

What is the opposite of 'salado' for food?

The most common antonym is 'soso' (bland/unsalted) or 'dulce' (sweet).

Is 'salada' a word?

Yes! It is the feminine version. You use 'salada' if the thing you are describing is feminine, like 'la ensalada salada'.