Spanish Conversation · Level 36
75 words
Spanish word
ajo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaxo/
Meaning
- masculine noungarlic
Example
¿Quieres ajo en la pizza?
Do you want garlic on the pizza?
More examples
El olor a ajo quedó en la cocina.
The smell of garlic lingered in the kitchen.
Core concept
Pungent cooking bulb made of separate cloves.
Common phrases
diente de ajo
clove of garlic
ajo picado
minced garlic
ajo frito
fried garlic
Similar words
cebolla: Layered cooking bulb that softens and develops a mild, sweet taste when sautéed or roasted.
cebollín: Very thin, hollow green leaves chopped to add a mild, fresh aroma and bright green color.
puerro: Long white stalk with a tender base, sliced to add gentle, savory depth to soups and stews.
Definition in Spanish
Bulbo comestible de sabor intenso que se utiliza entero, picado o machacado como base de sofritos, salsas y aderezos.
Word origin
From Latin allium, the Spanish word derives through regular Romance sound reductions that produce the short form ajo.
Usage tips
- In recipes and menus ajo is usually a mass ingredient, so specify un diente de ajo for one clove and use sin ajo or con más ajo to request less or more garlic.
Related words
- ajillogarlic-infused saucenoun
- ajoarrierogarlic-based dishnoun