What it's NOT
salad does NOT translate to salado.
To say "salado" in English, use salty.
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salad
Does NOT mean salado
It means a dish of raw vegetables
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
salad means a dish of raw vegetables.
Why it's confused
Spanish "salada" is the adjective for something with too much salt. English "salad" is the cold dish made of vegetables. Salty in English is "salty."
How it's pronounced
saladSÁ-lad
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Examples of correct use
English
I'll have a green salad.
Spanish
Voy a pedir una ensalada verde.
English
She made a fruit salad.
Spanish
Hizo una ensalada de frutas.
A trick to remember it
Salad = a vegetable dish. Salty (Spanish "salado") = salty.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "salad" mean in English?
"Salad" means "a dish of raw vegetables". It looks a lot like "salado", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "salado" in English?
To say "salado" in English, use "salty". If you use "salad" instead, you would actually be saying "a dish of raw vegetables".
Do "salad" and "salado" mean the same thing?
Spanish "salada" is the adjective for something with too much salt. English "salad" is the cold dish made of vegetables. Salty in English is "salty."
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