Spanish Conversation · Level 81
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Spanish word
salazón
Pronunciation
IPA/salaˈθon/
Meaning
- feminine nounsalted fish
Example
En mi pueblo se preparan muchas salazones.
In my village many salted fish are prepared.
More examples
Pedimos una tapa de salazón para compartir.
We ordered a salted fish tapa to share.
Core concept
Fish or shellfish packed and cured in salt, often dried.
Common phrases
salazón de pescado
salted fish
tapa de salazón
salted fish tapa
Similar words
jamón: Pork hind leg is cured with salt and slow-dried until it firms and is eaten in thin slices.
embutido: Ground or chopped meat is mixed with salt and spices, stuffed into a casing, and cured into sausage.
conserva: Perishable foods are processed and hermetically sealed so they remain safe to eat for months.
bacalao: Cod is preserved by salting and drying into a dense product that is often soaked before use.
Definition in Spanish
Producto alimenticio, sobre todo pescado o marisco, conservado con sal y a veces secado o curado para alargar su conservación y concentrar su sabor.
Word origin
From Latin sal 'salt' plus a Romance noun-forming suffix, originally naming foods preserved by salting.
Usage tips
- In conversation salazón denotes a preserved product rather than simply 'salty', so add the item (for example salazón de pescado, anchoas or mojama) to make the meaning clear.