Spanish word

salpicón

Pronunciation

IPA/salpiˈkon/

Meaning

  • masculine nounseafood salad

Example

¿Quieres probar el salpicón de la casa?

Do you want to try the house seafood salad?

Illustration for salpicón (seafood salad)

More examples

En verano prefiero un salpicón de mariscos bien frío.

In summer I prefer a very cold seafood salad.

Core concept

Chopped, dressed salad of seafood or meat served cold.

Common phrases

  • salpicón de mariscos

    seafood salad

  • salpicón de pollo

    chopped chicken salad

  • salpicón de la casa

    house specialty chopped salad

Similar words

ensalada: Classic salad of raw or cooked vegetables dressed and served cold or at room temperature.
ceviche: Raw seafood chemically 'cooked' by citrus, yielding a bright, tangy cold dish with herbs.
cóctel de mariscos: Chilled seafood in a cup or bowl, dressed with a zesty tomato-based or mayonnaise sauce.

Definition in Spanish

Ensalada de ingredientes picados —frecuentemente mariscos o carne— aliñada y servida fría o a temperatura ambiente.

Word origin

From Spanish salpicar "to splash" plus the noun-forming suffix -ón, originally naming small pieces splashed with dressing.

Usage tips

  • Menus and recipes usually add the main ingredient after de (for example, salpicón de mariscos or salpicón de la casa), so expect the filling to be specified.

Other meanings

  • splashnoun

Related words

  • salpicarsplashverb
  • salpicadurasplashnoun
  • salpicadosplatteredadjective

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