condimento
/kondiˈmento/masculine
The English word "seasoning" can be translated into Spanish as condimento, aliño, sazonador or sazonante.
Meaning: cooking ingredient (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| condimento | /kondiˈmento/ | masculine |
| aliño | /aˈliɲo/ | masculine |
| sazonante | /saθonante/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /sasonante/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| sazonador | /saθonaˈdoɾ/ /sasonaˈdoɾ/ |
masculine |
In Spanish, the term you choose depends on whether you are talking about a general flavor enhancer, a specific liquid dressing or a commercial product.
Which one should you use?
The term condimento is a general word for any substance used to flavor food, such as salt, pepper or spices. In contrast, aliño often refers specifically to a dressing or a mixture of oil and vinegar used for salads. Finally, sazonador is typically used to refer to a specific commercial seasoning blend or a seasoning agent.
How does it change in a sentence?
All the provided forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/kondiˈmento/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the verb aliñar is used not just for food, but to describe the process of preparing or 'dressing' a person for a special occasion.
- Spanish has a single verb salpimentar which means specifically to season food with salt and pepper.
- The word aliño shares an unexpected history with the English word 'align', as both derive from the idea of bringing things into proper order or arrangement.
Examples in context
- Me gusta utilizar diferentes sazonadores para darle sabor a mis platos.I like to use different seasonings to flavor my dishes.
- El condimento perfecto para esta salsa es el pimentón.The perfect seasoning for this sauce is paprika.
- Agrega un poco de sazón a la carne para darle más sabor.Add some seasoning to the meat to give it more flavor.
- El aliño adecuado realza el sabor de las ensaladas.The right seasoning enhances the taste of salads.
- Mezcla el aderezo con el pollo antes de cocinarlo.Mix the seasoning with the chicken before cooking it.
- Añade las especias al guiso para realzar el sabor.Add the seasonings to the stew to enhance the flavor.
- El condimento para la carne es muy fuerte.The seasoning for the meat is very strong.
- Añade un condimento diferente a la sopa.Add a different seasoning to the soup.
- Prefiero un condimento natural para las verduras.I prefer a natural seasoning for the vegetables.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are preparing dinner in a kitchen.
- Elena¿Tienes un buen condimento para el pollo?Do you have a good seasoning for the chicken?
- DanielSí, tengo un condimento especial en la despensa.Yes, I have a special seasoning in the pantry.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Daniel, ¿me lo pasas, por favor?Great! Daniel, can you pass it to me, please?
- DanielClaro, aquí tienes el bote.Of course, here is the jar.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “seasoning” translations and entries condimento, aliño, sazonador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aliño, condimento, sazonador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
