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    Salado (en. Salty)

    /saˈlaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to food that contains salt.
    The fish is salty.
    El pescado está salado.
    Refers to a flavor resulting from the presence of salt.
    I like salty bread.
    Me gusta el pan salado.
    Can describe something that has an ironic or sarcastic tone.
    His comment was very salty.
    Su comentario fue muy salado.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'salatus', which means 'salty'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    saltier than an olive
    Refers to something that is very salty or has a strong salty flavor.
    más salado que una aceituna
    salty like a fish
    Used to describe something extremely salty.
    salado como un pez
    to be salty
    To be in a bad situation or to have bad luck.
    estar salado

    Related Words

    salt
    A crystalline white substance used as a condiment and preservative.
    sal
    salting
    The process of preserving food using salt.
    salazón
    salty (noun)
    Food that has been treated with salt.
    salado (sustantivo)

    Slang Meanings

    To have bad luck or to be in a bad situation.
    Since he lost his job, he is salty.
    Desde que perdió su trabajo, está salado.
    A sarcastic person or someone who makes biting comments.
    He is very salty; he always says something to make people laugh.
    Es muy salado, siempre dice algo para hacer reír.