σάλτσα
sáltsa/ˈsal.t͡sa/feminine
In Greek, the English phrase 'sauce' is σάλτσα (sáltsa).
σάλτσα is a feminine noun used to refer to a liquid condiment. For example, the specific phrase for soy sauce is σάλτσα σόγιας.
Meaning: liquid condiment (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular genitive form of σάλτσα, used to express 'of the sauce', is της σάλτσας.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈsal.tsa/. The stress is on the first of the two syllables.
Did you know?
- In Greek slang, the word σάλτσα can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe something that adds 'flavor' or excitement to a situation, similar to the English expression 'adding spice'.
- The word σάλτσα entered the Greek language via Italian, reflecting the historical maritime and culinary exchange between Greece and Italy.
- The Greek word for 'salt' is αλάτι, but σάλτσα does not share a linguistic root with it, despite the similar sound.
Examples in context
- Ανακάτεψε το ρύζι, τα αυτά και τη σάλτσα σόγιας.Mix the rice, egg and soy sauce.This sentence shows how to use σάλτσα when listing ingredients like soy sauce.Tatoeba #7772343 by eypros, translation #7772311 by sharris123
- Ανακάτεψε το ρύζι και τα αυτά με τη σάλτσα σόγιας.Mix the rice and eggs with soy sauce.This sentence demonstrates using σάλτσα to describe mixing ingredients with soy sauce.Tatoeba #7772340 by eypros, translation #7772310 by sharris123
- Χρησιμοποίησε το ζουμί στο τηγάνι για να κάνεις την σάλτσα.Use the juice in the frying pan to make the sauce.This sentence describes using juices to make a σάλτσα.Tatoeba #9941451 by Nylez, translation #9860932 by Nylez
- Θα ήθελα λίγη σος, παρακαλώ.I would like some sauce, please.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kostas and Maria are preparing dinner together.
- Κώστας KostasΜαρία, πού είναι η σάλτσα για τα ζυμαρικά;Maria, pou einai i saltsa gia ta zymarika?Maria, where is the sauce for the pasta?
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι μέσα στο ψυγείο, Κώστα.Einai mesa sto psigio, Kosta.It is inside the fridge, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ πικάντικη αυτή η σάλτσα;Einai poly pikantiki ayti i saltsa?Is this sauce very spicy?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, είναι ήπια και νόστιμη.Ochi, einai ipia kai nostimi.No, it is mild and tasty.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sauce” translations and entries σάλτσα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries σάλτσα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
