cdta. de sal
The English phrase "tsp salt" is translated into Spanish as cdta. de sal.
This phrase is used to specify a measurement of salt equal to one teaspoon.
What does it mean word for word?
The abbreviation cdta. stands for cucharadita, which literally means "little spoon".
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish the abbreviation cdta. (teaspoon) from cda, which refers to a tablespoon.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, especially in Spain, cucharadita de sal fina is used to refer to "tsp salt".
How does it change in a sentence?
The abbreviated form cdta. de sal can be expanded to the full phrase cucharadita de sal.
Did you know?
- While sal means 'salt', the phrase sal is also the imperative command for 'get out' or 'leave', derived from the verb salir.
- Because cda. and cdta. look so similar, some Spanish speakers write out the full words cucharada and cucharadita in recipes to avoid potentially ruining a dish.
- The word sal is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'salt', as both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European roots.
Examples in context
- En esta receta, añade una cucharadita de sal para realzar los sabores.In this recipe, add a teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Añade una cdta. de sal a la mezcla.Add one tsp salt to the mixture.
- Solo necesito una cdta. de sal.I only need one tsp salt.
- Pon una cdta. de sal en el agua.Put one tsp salt in the water.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are following a recipe in the kitchen.
- Javier¿Cuánta sal lleva la receta, Lucía?How much salt does the recipe call for, Lucía?
- LucíaSolo una cdta. de sal, Javier.Only one tsp salt, Javier.
- JavierEstá bien, la voy a añadir ahora.Okay, I am going to add it now.
- LucíaPerfecto, no te pases.Perfect, don't overdo it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, sal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
