🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Salsa

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Salsa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Salsa/ˈsæl.sə/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er liebt es, Salsa zu tanzen, besonders in den Sommernächten."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of Latin American dance characterized by lively, rhythmic movements.

    "She took salsa lessons to improve her dancing skills for the upcoming competition."
  2. 2

    A spicy sauce made from tomatoes, peppers, onions, and various seasonings, commonly used in Mexican cuisine.

    "He served the tacos with a side of fresh salsa for added flavor."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'salsa' originates from the Spanish word for 'sauce', which itself comes from the Latin 'salsus', meaning 'salted'. The word evolved in the 20th century to refer to a lively Latin dance and music genre, reflecting its cultural roots in Latin America.

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