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“sesame” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsesamo/

Example

Los bollos están cubiertos de sésamo.

The buns are covered with sesame.

Illustration for sésamo (sesame)

How to say “sesame” in Spanish

“Sesame” in Spanish is sésamo.

Small flat oil-rich seeds often sprinkled on breads and pastries.

Full entry for sésamo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sésamo

Añade una cucharada de aceite de sésamo al salteado.

Add a tablespoon of sesame oil to the stir-fry.

Tips for using sésamo

  • In many Latin American countries ajonjolí is the more common name, so check local ingredient lists to avoid confusion.

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