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salsa

|sal-sa|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈsɑːlsə/

🇬🇧

/ˈsælsə/

spicy sauce or lively dance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'salsa' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'salsa,' where 'salsa' meant 'sauce.'

Historical Evolution

'salsa' changed from the Spanish word 'salsa' and eventually became the modern English word 'salsa.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'sauce,' but over time it evolved to also refer to a type of dance.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a spicy tomato-based sauce often used in Mexican cuisine.

She added salsa to her tacos for extra flavor.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a lively Latin American dance with Afro-Cuban roots.

They took salsa lessons every Friday night.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42