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    Aderezo (en. Dressing)

    /a.ðe.ˈɾe.θo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Preparation used to give flavor to food.
    The oil and vinegar dressing is very popular in salads.
    El aderezo de aceite y vinagre es muy popular en las ensaladas.
    Decorative complement in the presentation of a dish.
    The chef used a herb dressing to beautify the dish.
    El chef usó un aderezo de hierbas para embellecer el plato.
    In the context of sewing, it refers to the embellishments added to garments.
    The blouse's embellishment included lace and embroidery.
    El aderezo de la blusa incluía encajes y bordados.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to season', which comes from the Latin 'ad- + rescare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    salad dressing
    Mixture of ingredients used to season salads.
    aderezo de ensalada
    dressing for tacos
    Sauce or mixture that accompanies tacos.
    aderezo para tacos
    to embellish something
    To add something extra to improve or beautify.
    dar aderezo a algo

    Related Words

    sauce
    Liquid preparation used to flavor food.
    salsa
    wine
    Alcoholic beverage that can be used as a dressing in certain recipes.
    vino
    marinade
    Mixture of ingredients used to tenderize and flavor meats.
    marinada

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to something that is not essential but improves the situation.
    That new car is a boost to his life.
    Ese nuevo coche es un aderezo para su vida.
    Someone is said to 'add spice' to the story to make it more interesting.
    He always adds spice to his anecdotes to make them sound more exciting.
    Siempre le pone aderezo a sus anécdotas para que suenen más emocionantes.