molho de salada
/ˈmo.ʎu d͡ʒi saˈla.dɐ/word by word
The English phrase 'salad cream' can be translated into Portuguese as molho de salada.
molho de salada is used to refer to a type of salad dressing.
Meaning: type of salad dressing (noun)
Which one should you use?
It is important to note that molho de salada is a generic term for any salad dressing. In contrast, 'salad cream' refers to a specific English condiment that does not have a direct equivalent in Portuguese cuisine.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, molho is a homonym with a completely different meaning: it can refer to a 'bunch' or 'handful' of items, such as a bunch of keys.
- The word salada traces its roots back to the Latin word saliō, meaning 'to salt'. This reflects the ancient practice of seasoning vegetables with salt to preserve them.
- While 'salad cream' is a specific English condiment, asking for molho de salada in a Portuguese restaurant will likely result in being served oil and vinegar.
Examples in context
- Eu estou procurando um molho para salada à base de maionese.I am looking for a mayonnaise-based salad dressing.
- Você pode comprar um molho de salada novo?Can you buy a new salad dressing?
- Este molho de salada está muito saboroso.This salad dressing is very tasty.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are preparing lunch together.
- BeatrizFelipe, você consegue pegar o molho de salada?Felipe, can you grab the salad dressing?
- FelipeSim, está aqui na geladeira.Yes, it is here in the fridge.
- BeatrizObrigada, Beatriz gosta de bastante molho.Thanks, Beatriz likes a lot of dressing.
- FelipeTudo bem, vou colocar agora.All right, I will put it on now.
