Spanish word

ensaladera

Pronunciation

IPA/ensalaˈðeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsalad bowl

Example

Voy a lavar la ensaladera antes de usarla.

I am going to wash the salad bowl before using it.

Illustration for ensaladera (salad bowl)

More examples

Puse la ensaladera en el centro de la mesa.

I put the salad bowl in the center of the table.

Core concept

Wide, moderately deep serving bowl used to mix and present salad at the table.

Common phrases

  • lavar la ensaladera

    wash the salad bowl

  • poner la ensaladera en la mesa

    put the salad bowl on the table

  • llenar la ensaladera

    fill the salad bowl

Similar words

bol: Simple rounded bowl, shallower in depth, for snacks, sides, or small portions.
cuenco: Moderately deep bowl suited to holding soup, cereal, or other spooned foods.
tazón: Deep, roomy bowl for serving large amounts of soup or generous liquid portions.
fuente: Generous, plate-like serving vessel for displaying and serving family-style dishes.

Definition in Spanish

Recipiente amplio y algo profundo para mezclar y servir ensaladas en la mesa.

Word origin

The word comes from ensalada 'salad' plus the nominal suffix -era that marks a container, with ensalada ultimately from Latin insālāta meaning 'salted'.

Usage tips

  • The noun is feminine (la ensaladera) and names the serving dish rather than the salad itself, so use verbs like pasar, servir, or sacar when talking about sharing portions.

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