Salsa (en. Salsa)
/ˈsalsa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Culinary preparation based on tomatoes, spices, and other ingredients.
I love the salsa they make at that restaurant.
Me encanta la salsa que preparan en ese restaurante.
Style of music and dance originating from Latin America.
We're going to a salsa party this weekend.
Vamos a una fiesta de salsa este fin de semana.
Rhythmic and lively dance movement.
She dances salsa with a lot of energy.
Ella baila salsa con mucha energía.
Etymology
The term 'salsa' comes from the Latin 'salsā', which means 'salty'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
salsa for everyone
Situation where there is something that many people like.
salsa para todos
dance salsa
To perform a dance characteristic of this musical style.
bailar salsa
salsa in the blood
Expression indicating that someone has a great passion for salsa.
salsa en la sangre
Related Words
salsón
Referring to people who dance salsa in a remarkable way.
salsón
salsoso
That has a lot of flavor or is very lively.
salsoso
Slang Meanings
Salsa at parties
When there's salsa, the party livens up!
Cuando hay salsa, ¡la fiesta se anima!
Salsa as a synonym for excitement
That conversation had a lot of salsa.
Esa conversación tuvo mucha salsa.