Spanish word

ketchup

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈketʃup/

Meaning

  • masculine nounketchup

Example

¿Tienes ketchup en casa?

Do you have ketchup at home?

Illustration for ketchup (ketchup)

More examples

¿Me pasas ketchup, por favor?

Could you pass me the ketchup, please?

Core concept

Bottle of red sauce labeled ketchup next to fries.

Common phrases

  • botella de ketchup

    bottle of ketchup

  • poner ketchup

    put ketchup on

  • echar ketchup

    add ketchup

Similar words

mostaza: Bold yellow condiment made from ground mustard seeds, giving a piquant, slightly spicy kick.
mayonesa: Creamy white sauce formed by emulsifying egg and oil, used to spread, bind, or dress salads.
salsa de tomate: Stewed tomato sauce with a soft texture and savory flavor, used to flavor dishes or as a side.

Definition in Spanish

Salsa preparada principalmente con tomate que se emplea como acompañamiento en platos informales como fritos y sándwiches.

Word origin

Its name traces back to Malay kecap through borrowings into English, and the modern tomato-based sense developed in the 1800s in the United States before the word entered Spanish.

Usage tips

  • The word is commonly used with the masculine article in Spanish (el ketchup), so gender agreement follows masculine forms.

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