marinara
/maɾinaɾa/from spelling rules
The English word "marinara" is translated into Spanish as marinara.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, marinara sauce is often referred to as Salsa filetto.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾinaɾa/
Did you know?
- In Peru, the word marinera refers to a graceful national dance involving handkerchiefs and flirting, which has nothing to do with sauce.
- In Spain, if you order a la marinera, you might receive a seafood stew with garlic and parsley rather than a tomato-based pasta sauce.
- The word marinara shares a linguistic root with 'marino', meaning 'of the sea', which highlights the historical connection between Mediterranean sauces and maritime trade.
Examples in context
- Hace falta que haya cebollas en la salsa marinara.You need onions in the marinara sauce.This sentence is useful for noting the requirement of onions in the marinara sauce.Tatoeba #6399120 by mervert1, translation #6399109 by mervert1
- Me encanta la pizza con salsa marinara.I love pizza with marinara sauce.
- En mi país, solemos llamarla salsa de tomate.In my country, we usually call it tomato sauce.
- ¿Podría agregar un poco de salsa marinara a mi pasta, por favor?Could you add some marinara sauce to my pasta, please?
- Me gusta la salsa marinara con mucho ajo.I like marinara sauce with lots of garlic.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are ordering dinner at a restaurant.
- ElenaJavier, ¿qué salsa prefieres para la pasta?Javier, which sauce do you prefer for the pasta?
- JavierMe gusta más la marinara.I like the marinara more.
- ElenaYo también pediré la marinara.I will order the marinara too.
- JavierPerfecto, pidamos dos platos entonces.Perfect, let's order two dishes then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry marinara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
