pasta de ajo
/pasta de axo/from spelling rules
The English phrase garlic paste is translated into Spanish as pasta de ajo.
Did you know?
- In some dialects, the word ajo can be used as a softened version of the vulgar expression carajo to express frustration without being overly offensive.
- In certain Spanish dialects, the word pasta is used as a slang term to refer to 'money'.
- While pasta de ajo is the literal term, many Spanish speakers use the word alioli to describe a garlic-based paste or emulsion, though this specifically refers to a garlic and oil mixture.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar pasta de ajo para la cena.I need to buy garlic paste for dinner.
- La pasta de ajo tiene mucho sabor.The garlic paste has a lot of flavor.
- Agrega una cucharadita de pasta de ajo al arroz.Add a teaspoon of garlic paste to the rice.
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing a meal.
- DanielMaría, ¿tienes pasta de ajo en la despensa?María, do you have garlic paste in the pantry?
- MaríaNo, Daniel, creo que se terminó.No, Daniel, I think it ran out.
- DanielEstá bien, iré a la tienda ahora.That's fine, I will go to the store now.
- MaríaGracias, por favor compra un frasco nuevo.Thank you, please buy a new jar.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ajo, de, pasta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
