salsa
sauce
noun SAHL-sah Rare
Origin: From Latin salsa (salted things), feminine of salsus.
Also means
salsa (dance)
Usage Note
Salsa covers any sauce — tomato sauce (salsa di pomodoro), condiments, and dressings. It also refers to the dance genre 'salsa' imported from Latin America. Do not confuse with sugo, which specifically refers to a meat-based or tomato pasta sauce in Italian cuisine; salsa is broader.
Examples
"Aggiungi la salsa al piatto."
Natural Translation
Add the sauce to the dish.

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