salchicha
“salchicha” means “sausage” in Spanish (general term for processed meat link).
sausage, hot dog
Also: wiener, frankfurter
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Quiero dos salchichas en mi plato, por favor.
A1I want two sausages on my plate, please.
Compramos pan para hacer perros calientes con salchichas.
A2We bought bread to make hot dogs with sausages.
La salchicha de desayuno es muy popular en este hotel.
B1The breakfast sausage is very popular in this hotel.
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This word comes from the Late Latin term *salsicia*, which itself is rooted in the word *salsus*, meaning 'salted.' So, the word literally means 'salted food preparation,' showing that preserving meat with salt was its original purpose.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'salchicha' and 'chorizo'?
'Salchicha' is the general term for a sausage (like a frankfurter or hot dog wiener). 'Chorizo' is a specific, popular Spanish sausage that is usually red, highly seasoned with paprika, and often cured (harder) rather than fresh.
Is 'salchicha' used only for meat sausages?
No. While traditionally meat-based, 'salchicha' is now commonly used to refer to vegetarian or vegan sausages as well (e.g., 'salchicha vegetariana').