aceite de oliva virgen extra
/aθeite de oliba biɾxen eɡstɾa/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "extra virgin olive oil" is aceite de oliva virgen extra.
This phrase refers to the highest quality of olive oil, which is produced by pressing olives without the use of heat or chemicals.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aceite (oil), de oliva (of olive), virgen (virgin) and extra (extra).
Did you know?
- The Spanish word aceite comes from the Arabic word az-zayt, which is also a cognate of the Hebrew word záyit for 'olive'.
- In Spain, you will often see aceite de oliva virgen extra abbreviated as AOVE on restaurant menus and food packaging.
- In Spain, the 'extra virgin' status of aceite de oliva virgen extra is legally protected, meaning the oil must meet strict chemical and sensory standards to use the name.
Examples in context
- Quisiera comprar aceite de oliva virgen extraI would like to buy extra virgin olive oil
- Estoy buscando aceite de oliva extra virgenI am looking for extra virgin olive oil
- Me encanta el aceite de oliva extra virgenI love extra virgin olive oil
- Necesito comprar aceite de oliva virgen extra.I need to buy extra virgin olive oil.
- Este aceite de oliva virgen extra es muy suave.This extra virgin olive oil is very mild.
- ¿Prefieres usar aceite de oliva virgen extra para la ensalada?Do you prefer using extra virgin olive oil for the salad?
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing a meal.
- María¿Tienes aceite de oliva virgen extra?Do you have extra virgin olive oil?
- JavierSí, lo tengo en la despensa, María.Yes, I have it in the pantry, María.
- MaríaPerfecto, lo usaré para este plato.Perfect, I will use it for this dish.
- JavierEs la mejor opción para la comida.It is the best option for the meal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aceite, de, oliva, virgen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
