dip
/ˈdip/masculine
The English phrase 'dipping sauce' can be translated into Spanish as dip. Wiktionary also lists pringote.
Meaning: type of condiment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dip | /ˈdip/ | masculine |
| pringote | /pɾinɡote/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
A dip is a type of condiment.
Which one should you use?
pringote is also used to refer to a dipping sauce.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both dip and pringote are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdip/
Did you know?
- The word pringote shares a root with pringue, a colloquial term for grease or grime, making it a very visceral way to describe a sauce.
- If you are in Mexico, you might use the word botana to refer to the entire spread of snacks and dipping sauces served at a party, rather than just the sauce itself.
- In Spain, the word pringote can describe a person who is clumsy or perpetually messy, moving the term from the kitchen to a personality trait.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes una salsita picante para estas empanadas?Do you have a spicy dipping sauce for these empanadas?
- El dip de queso está muy rico.The cheese dip is very delicious.
- ¿Quieres más dip para los nachos?Do you want more dip for the nachos?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are sharing snacks at a party.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta este dip de aguacate?Do you like this avocado dip?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, está buenísimo.Yes, Alejandro, it is excellent.
- AlejandroPásame el dip, por favor.Pass me the dip, please.
- MaríaToma, aquí tienes.Here, you have it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dipping sauce” translations and entries dip, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
