A simple illustration showing three cooked sausages on a white plate.

salchichas

sahl-CHEE-chas

sausages?as a general food item, often grilled or cooked,hot dogs?when referring to the specific type used in buns (often called 'salchichas de frankfurt')

Also:wieners?informal North American term

📝 In Action

Compramos seis salchichas para la parrilla.

We bought six sausages for the grill.

Los niños pidieron salchichas con papas fritas.

The children asked for hot dogs with French fries.

Hay que cortar las salchichas antes de añadirlas a la sopa.

We have to cut the sausages before adding them to the soup.

Word Connections

Synonyms

embutidos (cold cuts, cured meats)
frankfurts (frankfurters (hot dogs))

Common Collocations

salchichas a la parrilla – grilled sausages
paquete de salchichas – pack of sausages

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural Noun

This word is the plural form of 'salchicha' (sausage) and is always feminine. Remember to use feminine articles with it: 'las salchichas'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong article

Mistake: "El salchichas"

Correction: Las salchichas. Since the word ends in '-as', it is feminine and plural, requiring 'las'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Hot Dog Context

In many countries, if you want a hot dog in a bun, you might specifically ask for 'un perro caliente' (literally: hot dog), but 'salchichas' is used for the meat itself.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: salchichas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'salchichas'?

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Word Family

salchicha(sausage (singular)) - noun

salchichón(salami, large cured sausage) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'salchichas' the same as 'perro caliente'?

No. 'Salchichas' refers to the meat product (sausages or wieners). 'Perro caliente' (literally 'hot dog') refers to the entire meal: the sausage served inside a bun, often with toppings.

How do I say 'one sausage'?

You must use the singular form: 'una salchicha'. Remember the article 'una' must also be feminine.