salsa de queso
/ˌsalsa de ˈkeso/
The English phrase "cheese dip" is salsa de queso in Spanish.
This phrase refers to a creamy cheese-based sauce used for dipping chips or vegetables.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of salsa (sauce), de (of) and queso (cheese).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun salsa rather than the noun queso to create salsas de queso.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌsalsa de ˈkeso/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word queso is a distant relative of the English word 'casein', which is the primary protein found in milk.
- In Mexico, if you want a hot, melted cheese dip served in a skillet, you might specifically ask for queso fundido instead of salsa de queso.
- The word salsa is a direct descendant of the Latin word for 'salt', originally referring to something that had been seasoned.
Examples in context
- Me gusta la salsa de queso con totopos.I like the cheese dip with tortilla chips.
- Me gusta la salsa de queso con nachos.I like the cheese dip with nachos.
- Pide una salsa de queso para los totopos.Order a cheese dip for the chips.
- La salsa de queso está muy caliente.The cheese dip is very hot.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are sharing an appetizer at a restaurant.
- DanielMaría, ¿probaste la salsa de queso?María, did you try the cheese dip?
- MaríaSí, está deliciosa.Yes, it is delicious.
- DanielPidamos otra porción de salsa de queso.Let's order another portion of cheese dip.
- MaríaEstoy de acuerdo, Daniel.I agree, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry salsa de queso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, queso, salsa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
