el aderezo aparte
/el adeɾeθo apaɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dressing on the side" is translated into Spanish as el aderezo aparte.
This phrase is used when ordering food to ensure that a dressing is not pre-applied to a salad or other dish, but is instead served in its own container.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of el aderezo (the dressing) and aparte (separately/aside).
Which one should you use?
While el aderezo aparte is a standard way to express this, you can also use el aderezo por separado, which carries the exact same meaning of "the dressing separately".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase a more natural part of a full sentence, such as "I want the salad with the dressing on the side", add the preposition con to the beginning to get con el aderezo aparte.
How do you pronounce it?
/el adeɾeθo apaɾte/
Did you know?
- If you mistakenly use the word vestido to refer to a salad dressing, a waiter will likely think you are asking for a piece of clothing. While both relate to 'dressing' in English, vestido refers only to garments.
- The word aderezo shares a surprising ancestor with the English word 'address'. Both words trace back to the concept of 'straightening' or 'directing' something toward a specific target.
- In many countries, you might hear the word aliño used instead of aderezo to refer to a salad dressing. This term is specifically rooted in the traditional act of seasoning food with oil and vinegar.
Examples in context
- Quiero la ensalada con el aderezo aparte.I want the salad with the dressing on the side.
- ¿Puede traer el aderezo aparte, por favor?Can you bring the dressing on the side, please?
- Prefiero pedir el aderezo aparte.I prefer to ask for the dressing on the side.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are ordering food at a restaurant.
- Lucía¿Cómo quieres tu ensalada?How do you want your salad?
- AlejandroPara mí, con el aderezo aparte.For me, with the dressing on the side.
- LucíaEstá bien, Alejandro. Yo la quiero con todo.Okay, Alejandro. I want mine with everything.
- AlejandroPerfecto, pediré las dos ahora.Perfect, I will order both now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aderezo, aparte, el, CC BY-SA 4.0.
