Salsa (en. Sauce)
ˈsalsə
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sauce usually made from ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and chili.
This sauce is delicious with nachos.
Masarap ang salsa na ito sa mga nachos.
A lively dance that originated in Latin America.
Salsa is a popular dance in clubs.
Ang salsa ay isang popular na sayaw sa mga club.
A type of music with a fast rhythm from Latino culture.
They are dancing salsa while listening to music.
Nagsasayaw sila ng salsa habang nakikinig ng musika.
Etymology
Kilala ang salitang 'salsa' mula sa salitang Espanyol na nangangahulugang 'sawsawan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
salsa dance
A dance that employs various steps and rhythms of salsa.
salsa dance
salsa music
Music that has a fast beat typically used for dancing.
salsa music
Related Words
guacamole
A dip made from ripe avocados.
guacamole
taco
A type of food where the filling is wrapped in a tortilla.
taco
Slang Meanings
fun dance or party
The salsa has started, let's hit the dance floor!
Nagsimula na ang salsa, tara na sa dance floor!
spicy dip
Do you want to dip the chips in the salsa?
Gusto mo bang idip ang chips sa salsa?
quick and lively movement
Wow, your salsa is so fun; you dance so lively!
Grabe, ang salsa mo ang saya, ang saya mo sumayaw!