How to Say "sauce" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sauce” is “salsa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
food condiment
Examples
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.
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