almendras saladas
/almendɾas saladas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "salted almonds" is translated into Spanish as almendras saladas.
What does it mean word for word?
The word saladas is derived from sal (salt), meaning "salted" or "salty".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective saladas must be feminine and plural to agree with the feminine plural noun almendras.
How do you pronounce it?
/almendɾas saladas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, a very 'salty' or intense person might be jokingly called salado/a, though this can also mean 'lucky' in specific Latin American contexts.
- The Spanish word almendra shares a root with the Arabic word al-lawz, reflecting the deep influence of Moorish agriculture on almond farming in the Iberian Peninsula.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, the term frutos secos is a broader category used to describe salted almonds and other dried nuts.
Examples in context
- ¿Me pasas las almendras saladas, porfa?Can you please pass the salted almonds?
- ¡Me chifla comer almendras saladas!I love snacking on salted almonds!
- ¿Me das unas almendras saladas, por favor?Can I have some salted almonds, please?
- Quiero un paquete de almendras saladas, por favor.I want a packet of salted almonds, please.
- Me gustan mucho las almendras saladas.I like salted almonds a lot.
- ¿Compraste almendras saladas para la fiesta?Did you buy salted almonds for the party?
- Solo quedan almendras saladas en el tazón.There are only salted almonds left in the bowl.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are preparing snacks for a movie night.
- SofíaJavier, ¿hay almendras saladas en la cocina?Javier, are there any salted almonds in the kitchen?
- JavierSí, las almendras saladas están en la despensa.Yes, the salted almonds are in the pantry.
- SofíaPerfecto, voy a traer un tazón.Perfect, I am going to bring a bowl.
- JavierGracias, Sofía, yo traigo las bebidas.Thanks, Sofia, I will bring the drinks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
