Spanish Conversation · Level 81
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Spanish word
sésamo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsesamo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsesame
Example
Los bollos están cubiertos de sésamo.
The buns are covered with sesame.
More examples
Añade una cucharada de aceite de sésamo al salteado.
Add a tablespoon of sesame oil to the stir-fry.
Core concept
Small flat oil-rich seeds often sprinkled on breads and pastries.
Common phrases
semillas de sésamo
sesame seeds
aceite de sésamo
sesame oil
salsa de sésamo
sesame sauce
Similar words
ajonjolí: Small oil-rich seeds used as a toasty topping in many Latin American dishes and on breads.
semilla: Any small plant seed that can germinate and grow into a new plant.
Definition in Spanish
Pequeñas semillas comestibles, planas y oleaginosas, usadas enteras o molidas para dar sabor y textura en panes, dulces y platos salados, y también para producir aceite o pasta.
Word origin
Arrives in Spanish via Latin sēsamum from Greek σῖσαμον, ultimately from a Semitic word for the sesame plant.
Usage tips
- In many Latin American countries ajonjolí is the more common name, so check local ingredient lists to avoid confusion.