Salt in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'salt' is 'sal', pronounced sahl (IPA: /sal/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: sales).
Pronunciation: sahl
| Spanish | sal |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | sahl · /sal/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | sales |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'sal'
- A la sopa le falta un poco de sal.
The soup needs a little salt. - ¿Me pasas la sal, por favor?
Could you pass me the salt, please? - El médico le dijo que cocinara con menos sal.
The doctor told him to cook with less salt. - En las salinas de la costa, los trabajadores recogen la sal del mar como hace cientos de años.
At the coastal salt flats, workers harvest sea salt just as they did hundreds of years ago.
Common Phrases with 'sal'
- la sal de la vida
the spice of life (the salt of life) - estar salado
to be unlucky (Latin America) / to be witty (Spain)
How to Use 'sal'
'Sal' is feminine: 'la sal'. Don't confuse it with '¡sal!', the informal command of the verb 'salir' (leave/go out) — identical spelling, totally different meaning. The plural 'sales' is mostly for mineral salts ('sales de baño').
Regional note: In Mexico and Central America, 'tener sal' or 'estar salado' can mean to have bad luck, the opposite of the positive 'tener sal' (to be charming) used in Spain, especially Andalusia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Salt' in Spanish is 'sal', pronounced sahl.
It is spelled s-a-l.
'Sal' is feminine: you say 'la sal'.
The plural of 'sal' is 'sales'.
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