ajo en polvo
/axo en polbo/from spelling rules
The English phrase garlic powder is translated into Spanish as ajo en polvo.
The term refers to ground dehydrated garlic.
Meaning: ground dehydrated garlic (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ajo (garlic), en (in) and polvo (powder).
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word polvo has a common slang meaning referring to sexual intercourse.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, fresh ajo is traditionally used to ward off the 'evil eye' or bad luck, a belief that extends to the smell of the plant.
- The Spanish word ajo is used in the expression estás como un ajo, which in some dialects describes someone who is very focused or stubborn.
Examples in context
- ¿Podrías pasarme el ajo en polvo / polvo de ajo, por favor?Could you please pass me the garlic powder?
- Añade una cucharadita de ajo en polvo a la salsa.Add a teaspoon of garlic powder to the sauce.
- Necesito comprar ajo en polvo para la receta.I need to buy garlic powder for the recipe.
- El ajo en polvo es más práctico que el diente de ajo.Garlic powder is more practical than a garlic clove.
- Añade un poco de ajo en polvo a la salsa.Add a little garlic powder to the sauce.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are in the kitchen preparing dinner.
- Javier¿Tienes ajo en polvo para el pollo?Do you have garlic powder for the chicken?
- ElenaSí, lo tengo en la despensa.Yes, I have it in the pantry.
- JavierPerfecto, pásamelo por favor.Perfect, pass it to me please.
- ElenaAquí tienes, Javier.Here you go, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
