How to Say "salt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “salt” is “sal” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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NounA1
The white crystal used for seasoning food.
Examples
La sopa necesita un poco más de sal.
The soup needs a little more salt.
Pásame la sal, por favor.
Pass me the salt, please.
Mi abuela cuenta historias con mucha sal.
My grandmother tells stories with a lot of wit.
A Tricky Gender
Even though 'sal' doesn't end in '-a', it's a feminine word. Always say 'la sal' (the salt) or 'una sal' (a salt).
Using the Wrong Gender
Mistake: “Pásame el sal, por favor.”
Correction: Pásame la sal, por favor. Remember that 'sal' is one of those words you just have to memorize as feminine.
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