Spanish word

mayonesa

Pronunciation

IPA/maʝoˈnesa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmayonnaise

Example

¿Dónde está la mayonesa?

Where is the mayonnaise?

Illustration for mayonesa (mayonnaise)

More examples

En este restaurante prefiero la ensalada sin mayonesa.

In this restaurant I prefer the salad without mayonnaise.

Core concept

Cold, creamy emulsion of oil and egg yolks.

Common phrases

  • ensalada con mayonesa

    salad with mayonnaise

  • bote de mayonesa

    jar of mayonnaise

  • sin mayonesa

    without mayonnaise

Similar words

salsa: Liquid or semi-solid seasoning poured over or served with dishes.
mostaza: Sharp, tangy paste from mustard seeds used to add spicy, acidic flavor.
aderezo: Mixture of oil, vinegar, and seasonings prepared to dress salads.
alioli: Creamy emulsion of garlic and oil with a strong, garlicky aroma.

Definition in Spanish

Salsa de textura homogénea y densa formada por la emulsión de aceite en yemas de huevo con vinagre o limón, empleada como acompañamiento frío.

Word origin

The word comes from French mayonnaise and was adopted into Spanish in the 18th century for the oil-and-egg emulsion.

Usage tips

  • The noun is feminine (la mayonesa), and servers commonly ask '¿Con mayonesa?' when offering it as an accompaniment.

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