Mostaza (en. Mustard)

mos'taza

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Yellow or brown substance that is used as a condiment in food.

I like to put mustard on my hot dog.

Me gusta poner mostaza en mi hot dog.

Plant from which the condiment is extracted from its seeds.

Mustard is grown in various regions.

La mostaza se cultiva en diversas regiones.

From Latin 'mustum', 'must' + 'aza', which indicates a relationship with a slime or substance.

to give something mustard

To increase the intensity or flavor of a matter.

darle mostaza a algo

stronger than mustard

Refers to something that has a strong effect or impact.

más fuerte que mostaza

sauce

Liquid or semi-liquid preparation that is served with food.

salsa

avocado

Edible fruit of the Persea americana, common in sauces.

aguacate

Used in slang to refer to someone reckless.

He always does what he wants, he’s a mustard.

Él siempre hace lo que le da la gana, es un mostaza.