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"Salad" in Spanish: ensalada
la ensalada
A salad is la ensalada (en-sah-LAH-dah). It is feminine: una ensalada, las ensaladas. Order ensalada mixta or ensalada verde as a side.
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How to pronounce ensalada
Say it
en-sah-LAH-dah
/en.saˈla.ða/
en-sah-LAH-dah. Stress LAH. Clear n at the start. Soft d between vowels in casual speech.
"Salad" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la ensalada | the salad Default dish name. | Default dish name. |
| la ensalada mixta | mixed salad House salad with several vegetables. | House salad with several vegetables. |
| la ensalada verde | green salad Leafy greens, lighter side. | Leafy greens, lighter side. |
| la ensalada de frutas | fruit salad Chopped fruit as a dish. | Chopped fruit as a dish. |
How to use ensalada in real life
- 1Ordering lunch
Para mí, la ensalada mixta.
For me, the mixed salad.
Para mí points at a menu item.
- 2Asking for dressing
¿La ensalada lleva aderezo?
Does the salad come with dressing?
Aderezo is dressing.
- 3Sharing a meal
Pedimos una ensalada para compartir.
We'll order a salad to share.
Para compartir is common with sides.
Mistakes English speakers make with ensalada
Incorrect: El ensalada está fresca.
Correct: La ensalada está fresca.
Ensalada is feminine. Use la ensalada.
Incorrect: Quiero un salad, por favor.
Correct: Quiero una ensalada, por favor.
Use ensalada, not the English word salad.
Good to know
Good to knowEnsalada mixta on a Latin American lunch menu is often lettuce, tomato, onion, and maybe avocado—simple and fresh. Ensalada is a side as often as a main. Spain also says ensalada; ingredients shift by region.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a light lunch
ChatPal
¿Ensalada o sopa hoy?
Salad or soup today?
You
Ensalada verde, por favor.
Green salad, please.
ChatPal
¿La ensalada con aguacate?
The salad with avocado?
You
Sí, así la quiero.
Yes, that's how I want it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Salad" in Spanish
Is ensalada masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la ensalada, una ensalada grande.
How do you pronounce ensalada?
en-sah-LAH-dah with stress on LAH.
What is ensalada mixta?
A mixed salad—usually several vegetables, the house default.
How do I ask for dressing on the side?
Aderezo aparte, por favor. Or sin aderezo if you want none.
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