salchichas

sahl-CHEE-chassalˈtʃi.tʃas

“salchichas” means “sausages” in Spanish (as a general food item, often grilled or cooked).

sausages, hot dogs

Also: wieners

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

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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

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Words that translate to "salchichas" in Spanish:

hot dogs→sausages→wieners→

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👥 Word Family▼

salchicha(sausage (singular)) — Noun

salchichón(salami, large cured sausage) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

muchachasborrachas

📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Italian word 'salsiccia,' which itself traces back to the Latin word 'salsus,' meaning 'salted.' This makes sense since sausages are traditionally cured or preserved with salt.

First recorded: 15th century (as 'salchicha')

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: salsicciaPortuguese: salsichas

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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.