Spanish word

guacamole

Pronunciation

IPA/gwakaˈmole/

Meaning

  • masculine nounguacamole

Example

Pásame el guacamole, por favor.

Pass me the guacamole, please.

Illustration for guacamole (guacamole)

More examples

Siempre preparo un poco de guacamole para acompañar.

I always make some guacamole to go with it.

Core concept

Green creamy mashed avocado dip for sharing with chips and tacos.

Common phrases

  • un poco de guacamole

    some guacamole

  • tostadas con guacamole

    fried tortillas with guacamole

Similar words

salsa de aguacate: Smooth avocado sauce served alongside dishes to add fresh, tangy flavor.
dip de aguacate: Thicker avocado dip made for dunking chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
crema de aguacate: Silky, blended avocado cream with a smooth, spreadable texture.

Definition in Spanish

Salsa para untar a base de aguacate triturado, sazonada con sal y limón y a veces con chile o cilantro, servida para acompañar totopos, tacos u otros platos.

Word origin

The Spanish term derives from Nahuatl ahuacamolli, from ahuacatl 'avocado' plus molli 'sauce'.

Usage tips

  • Servers often ask how to season it, so short replies like 'con chile' or 'sin cebolla' are common.

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