molho
/ˈmo.ʎu/masculine
The English word 'sauce' is translated to Portuguese as molho.
Molho is the most common and versatile term for sauce. It is used for liquid condiments, such as tomato sauce, as well as for thicker sauces or dressings.
Meaning: liquid condiment (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Molho is a masculine noun. The plural form is molhos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈmo.ʎu/.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, molho is used not only for food but also to describe a 'bunch' of keys, known as molho de chaves.
- The word molho actually shares a deep linguistic root with the English word 'mild', both tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'soft'.
- While molho is the general term, Brazilians often use the specific word tempero when referring to a sauce that is used primarily as a seasoning.
Examples in context
- O molho de tomate é saudável?Is tomato sauce healthy?This example asks about the healthiness of molho.Tatoeba #11858111 by ajdavidl, translation #10109812 by ddnktr
- O molho de tomate estava ótimo.The tomato sauce was great.This example describes how great the molho was.Tatoeba #11858114 by ajdavidl, translation #10966107 by CM
- Tom fez molho de tomate do zero.Tom made tomato sauce from scratch.This example explains that Tom made molho from scratch.Tatoeba #11858118 by ajdavidl, translation #10109811 by ddnktr
- Eu adoro o molho de tomate caseiro.I love homemade tomato sauce.
- O molho de pimenta está muito picante.The hot sauce is very spicy.
- O tempero barbecue é perfeito para grelhados.Barbecue sauce is perfect for grilling.
- Vou adicionar um molhinho extra à carne.I'm going to add an extra bit of sauce to the meat.
- Preciso de um temperinho extra na salada.I need some extra sauce/seasoning for the salad.
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Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are eating pasta at home.
- JulianaEste molho está muito bom.This sauce is very good.
- GabrielObrigado, eu fiz o molho hoje.Thank you, I made the sauce today.
- JulianaVocê quer mais um pouco?Do you want a little more?
- GabrielSim, por favor.Yes, please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sauce” translations and entries molho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries molho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
