salsa de ajo
/salsa de axo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "garlic sauce" is translated into Spanish as salsa de ajo.
The phrase refers to a condiment or dip where garlic is the primary flavor. In certain contexts, the word mojo may also be used to refer to a sauce or condiment typically made with garlic, olive oil and other ingredients such as peppers or herbs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of salsa (sauce), de (of/with) and ajo (garlic).
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, garlic is traditionally believed to ward off the 'evil eye'. This folklore adds a layer of symbolic protection to the ingredient in salsa de ajo.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word ajo can be used as a vulgar slang term, derived from the word carajo.
- In the Canary Islands, a specific garlic sauce called mojo picón is a cultural staple often served as the primary accompaniment to local potatoes.
Examples in context
- ¿Sabes hacer salsa de ajo?Do you know how to make garlic sauce?This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows how to prepare salsa de ajo.Tatoeba #12303524 by Serrot, translation #12305299 by Miktsoanit
- Me encanta la salsa de ajo con el pollo.I love garlic sauce with the chicken.
- Necesito un poco más de salsa de ajo.I need a little more garlic sauce.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are eating lunch at a restaurant.
- Daniel¿Te gusta esta salsa de ajo?Do you like this garlic sauce?
- LucíaSí, está muy rica.Yes, it is very delicious.
- DanielLa salsa de ajo es mi favorita.Garlic sauce is my favorite.
- LucíaA mí también me encanta.I love it too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ajo, de, salsa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
