mayonesa
/maʝoˈnesa/
The English phrase "mayo" is translated into Spanish as mayonesa.
mayonesa refers to mayonnaise, which is a thick, creamy dressing typically used in salads and sandwiches.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the shortened form mayo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/maʝoˈnesa/
Did you know?
- In certain colloquial contexts, saying se le fue la mayonesa is a slang expression meaning someone has lost their train of thought or become confused.
- Although the origin of mayonesa is debated, one popular historical theory suggests it comes from the name of the city Mahon in Menorca, created during a 1756 military victory.
- In some Latin American countries, mayonesa is frequently served as a dipping sauce for fried plantains or yuca, a use not common in English-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme mayonesa, por favor?Could you bring me mayonnaise, please?
- ¿Tiene mayonesa?Do you have mayonnaise?
- ¿Puedes poner un poco de mayo en el sándwich?Can you put some mayo on the sandwich?
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are making lunch together.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿puedes pasarme la mayonesa?Daniel, can you pass me the mayonnaise?
- DanielSí, aquí tienes.Yes, here you go.
- SofíaGracias, me encanta la mayonesa con pollo.Thanks, I love mayonnaise with chicken.
- DanielA mí también me gusta.I like it too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mayonesa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mayonesa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
