salsa extra
/salsa eɡstɾa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, extra salsa is salsa extra.
This phrase refers to an additional portion of salsa that is requested or provided beyond the standard amount. You will most commonly use it as a request in restaurants or fast-food establishments, such as in the phrase ¿Me puede dar salsa extra, por favor? If you want to specify that you want a non-spicy version, you can use the word suave before salsa.
Which one should you use?
While salsa adicional is grammatically correct for saying "additional salsa," the phrase salsa extra is much more common and sounds more natural when requesting an extra portion in a restaurant setting.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, a common way to ask for more salsa is ¿Me pones más salsa, por favor? In Spain, a common way to ask is ¿Me puedes echar más salsa, por favor?, which uses the verb meaning to pour.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to multiple portions or types of salsa, the noun becomes pluralized as salsas extra, but the adjective extra remains invariable.
How do you pronounce it?
/salsa eɡstɾa/
Did you know?
- The word salsa is a relative of the English word 'salary', as both originate from the Latin word 'sal' meaning 'salt'.
- The word salsa in Spanish is a generic term for any sauce, meaning that salsa extra could refer to anything from a garlic aioli to a soy-based glaze depending on the dish.
- While salsa refers to the sauce in a culinary context, it is also the name of a world-famous dance style that originated from a blend of Caribbean and African influences.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría darme salsa extra, por favor?Could you give me some extra salsa, please?
- Me gustaría más salsa, por favorI would like more salsa, please.
- ¿Me echas más salsa, porfa?Could you add more salsa for me, please?
- Dame más salsa, por favorGive me more salsa, please.
- Pido una salsa extra para mis tacos.I'm ordering an extra salsa for my tacos.
- ¿Podría traerme una salsa extra, por favor?Could you bring me an extra salsa, please?
- No olvides la salsa extra en la bolsa.Don't forget the extra salsa in the bag.
Example conversation
At a Mexican restaurant, Javier and Sofía are ordering food.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres salsa extra para tu comida?Sofía, do you want extra salsa for your food?
- SofíaSí, por favor, me gusta mucho el picante.Yes, please, I like spicy food a lot.
- JavierMuy bien, pediré una salsa extra para nosotros.Very well, I'll order an extra salsa for us.
- SofíaGracias, Javier, eres muy amable.Thanks, Javier, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salsa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
