mostaza
/mosˈtaθa/feminine
Mustard in Spanish is mostaza.
mostaza refers to the condiment.
Meaning: condiment (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/mosˈtaθa/
Did you know?
- The word mostaza is linked to the Latin word 'mustum', meaning 'unfermented grape juice'. This reveals that the condiment was historically prepared using grape must instead of vinegar.
- Despite being a noun, when mostaza describes a color, it remains the same word regardless of whether the object is singular or plural, acting as an unchanging descriptor.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, mostaza is not just a condiment but a common term for a specific shade of dark yellow used in fashion and interior design.
Examples in context
- Las jirafas son color mostaza.Giraffes are mustard colored.This sentence shows how to use mostaza to describe a color.Tatoeba #9136698 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9136700 by rafaeldejesus8199
- ¿Has mezclado ají con mostaza alguna vez?Have you ever mixed chilli with mustard?This sentence shows how to use mostaza in a question about mixing ingredients.Tatoeba #1721168 by marcelostockle, translation #1719251 by Amastan
- Llevaré dos hot dogs con mostaza y ketchup.I'll have two hot dogs with mustard and ketchup.This sentence shows how to use mostaza when ordering food.Tatoeba #1224608 by marcelostockle, translation #33413 by CK
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are making sandwiches in their kitchen.
- Lucía¿Tienes mostaza para los sándwiches?Do you have mustard for the sandwiches?
- JavierSí, la mostaza está en la puerta de la nevera.Yes, the mustard is on the refrigerator door.
- LucíaGracias, Javier. La mostaza es mi favorita.Thanks, Javier. Mustard is my favorite.
- JavierA mí también me gusta mucho.I like it a lot too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mustard” translations and entries mostaza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mostaza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
