How to Say "mustard" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mustard” is “mostaza” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pásame la mostaza para mi perro caliente, por favor.
Pass me the mustard for my hot dog, please.
Esta mostaza es muy picante y me hace estornudar.
This mustard is very spicy and makes me sneeze.
El granjero plantó semillas de mostaza en el campo.
The farmer planted mustard seeds in the field.
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in 'a', it's worth remembering that 'mostaza' is always feminine. You must always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Describing Flavors
When talking about different types of mustard, you usually put the adjective right after the word, like 'mostaza antigua' (wholegrain mustard).
Confusing with similar words
Mistake: “Using 'mostrador' when you want condiment.”
Correction: Use 'mostaza' for the food; 'mostrador' is a counter in a shop or cafe.
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