Spanish word

vinagreta

Pronunciation

IPA/binaˈɣɾeta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounvinaigrette

Example

Pon un poco de vinagreta sobre la lechuga.

Put a little vinaigrette on the lettuce.

Illustration for vinagreta (vinaigrette)

More examples

Siempre hago vinagreta de limón para las ensaladas.

I always make lemon vinaigrette for salads.

Core concept

Thin oil-and-vinegar salad dressing.

Common phrases

  • vinagreta de limón

    lemon vinaigrette

  • hacer vinagreta

    make vinaigrette

Similar words

aderezo: Versatile dressing or sauce added to salads and dishes to season them.
aliño: Oil-and-vinegar mixture used to season salads by tossing or drizzling.
salsa: Liquid condiment or sauce that adds flavor to foods, served cold or warm.
vinagre: Fermented acidic liquid from wine or other bases, used to add sharp flavor.

Definition in Spanish

Aderezo líquido, generalmente compuesto por aceite y vinagre, que se vierte sobre ensaladas y hortalizas.

Word origin

From Spanish vinagre 'vinegar' plus diminutive suffix -eta, with vinagre from Latin vināgrum 'sour wine'.

Usage tips

  • In restaurants, 'vinagreta aparte' gets the dressing on the side and 'con poca vinagreta' asks for less dressing.

Related words

  • vinagrevinegarnoun
  • vinagrosovinegaryadjective

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