Spanish word

aliñar

Pronunciation

IPA/aliˈɲaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbseason

Example

Voy a aliñar la ensalada con aceite y sal.

I am going to season the salad with oil and salt.

Illustration for aliñar (season)

More examples

¿Puedes aliñar la ensalada al gusto?

Can you season the salad to taste?

Core concept

Salad tossed with vinaigrette.

Common phrases

  • aliñar la ensalada

    season the salad

  • aliñar con aceite y vinagre

    season with oil and vinegar

  • aliñar al gusto

    season to taste

Similar words

aderezar: Finishes salads or dishes with a dressing or seasonings to give them a complete taste.
sazonar: Adds salt or spices to a dish to establish its basic seasoning.
condimentar: Adjusts or enhances a dish's flavor using condiments or small seasonings.
adobar: Soaks or rubs meat or fish in spices and liquid to infuse them with flavor.

Definition in Spanish

Aplicar o mezclar un aderezo o condimentos en un alimento para darle sabor, especialmente en preparaciones frías como ensaladas.

Word origin

The verb comes from the noun aliño 'seasoning' plus the suffix -ar, with aliño historically referring to a mixture of condiments added to food.

Usage tips

  • When used for salads, aliñar usually implies mixing a liquid dressing into the ingredients just before serving, unlike sazonar or marinar.

Other meanings

  • tossverb

Related words

  • aliñoseasoningnoun
  • aliñadoseasonedadjective

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