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How to Say "dip" in Spanish

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salsa

SAHL-sah/ˈsalsa/

nounA1general
Use 'salsa' when referring to a sauce or dip served with food like chips, vegetables, or as an accompaniment to a dish.
A small ceramic bowl filled with bright red salsa (sauce) condiment, featuring visible chunks of tomatoes and chilies, next to a few yellow tortilla chips.

Examples

Me gusta la salsa de aguacate con totopos.

I like avocado dip with tortilla chips.

La salsa de tomate es esencial para la pasta.

Tomato sauce is essential for pasta.

¿Quieres un poco de salsa picante para tus tacos?

Do you want some hot sauce for your tacos?

Prefiero la ensalada con vinagreta en lugar de una salsa cremosa.

I prefer the salad with vinaigrette instead of a creamy dressing.

Gender Check

Since 'salsa' ends in '-a' and is feminine, you must use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' with it.

Confusing 'salsa' and 'jugo'

Mistake: “Using 'jugo' (juice) when you mean 'salsa' (sauce).”

Correction: 'Jugo' is usually a drink from fruit; 'salsa' is a thickened, cooked condiment for food.

baño

nounB1general
Use 'baño' to mean a quick swim or a dip in water, like at the beach or in a pool.

Examples

Vamos a la playa para un rápido baño.

Let's go to the beach for a quick dip.

depresión

nounB1general
Use 'depresión' when referring to a physical dip or hollow in a surface, like a dent in the ground or a low-lying area.

Examples

Hay una pequeña depresión en el camino que acumula agua.

There is a small dip in the road that collects water.

Confusing 'salsa' with 'baño' or 'depresión'

The most common mistake is using 'salsa' for a physical dip or a swim. Remember that 'salsa' specifically refers to a food dip. A 'baño' is a dip in water, and a 'depresión' is a dip in a surface.

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