sāl
masculine
The Latin word for salt is sāl.
sāl is a noun used to refer to the chemical substance sodium chloride.
Meaning: sodium chloride (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
sāl is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- Roman soldiers were sometimes paid with portions of salt or money that was specifically designated for its purchase, a practice that likely influenced the English word 'salary'.
- The word sāl gave rise to the English word 'saucy'. This comes from the Latin salsus, meaning 'salted', which evolved into the idea of something being sharp or pungent in personality.
- Romans used sāl as a symbol of friendship and loyalty. Sharing salt was seen as a bond that protected people from betrayal.
Examples in context
- Sal est condimentum quod saporem ciborum auget.Salt is a seasoning that enhances the flavor of food.
- Sāl est pretiosus.Salt is precious.
- Hic sāl est albus.This salt is white.
- Sāl in cibō est.There is salt in the food.
Example conversation
Gaius and Julia are preparing a meal together.
- GaiusJulia, ubi est sāl?Julia, where is the salt?
- JuliaSāl in mensā est, Gai.The salt is on the table, Gaius.
- GaiusGrātiās. Sāl hīc est.Thanks. The salt is here.
- JuliaOptime, nunc coquāmus.Great, now let's cook.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salt” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
