Spanish word

alioli

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈljoli/

Meaning

  • masculine noungarlic mayonnaise

Example

¿Puedo probar un poco de alioli?

Can I try a little garlic mayonnaise?

Illustration for alioli (garlic mayonnaise)

More examples

La hamburguesa viene con alioli.

The hamburger comes with garlic mayonnaise.

Core concept

Pale, pungent sauce of crushed garlic blended with oil and served with dishes.

Common phrases

  • un poco de alioli

    a little garlic mayonnaise

  • con alioli

    with garlic mayonnaise

Similar words

mayonesa: Pale, creamy emulsion of egg and oil, commonly used as a spread or sauce base.
salsa: Liquid or lightly thickened seasoning served with dishes for pouring, dipping, or mixing.
salsa de ajo: Thin garlic-flavored sauce made for drizzling or dipping with savory dishes.
aderezo: Liquid seasoning for salads and greens, used to dress and balance flavors.

Definition in Spanish

Salsa de ajo y aceite emulsionados, tradicionalmente sin huevo y usada como condimento.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Catalan allioli, literally 'garlic and oil', naming the two main ingredients of the emulsion.

Usage tips

  • Menu spelling varies between alioli, allioli and aioli, and regional recipes differ in texture and egg content, so the same name can cover both eggless and mayonnaise-mixed versions.

Other meanings

  • aiolinoun

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