Salsa Verde

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑlsə ˈvɜrdi/

Definitions of salsa verde

noun a type of sauce or condiment typically made with tomatillos, green chili peppers, cilantro, and other ingredients

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat salsa verde with my tacos.

A2 Salsa verde is a popular condiment in Mexican cuisine.

B1 I learned how to make salsa verde from my grandmother's recipe.

B2 The salsa verde at this restaurant is the best I've ever tasted.

C1 The chef's special dish includes a drizzle of homemade salsa verde.

C2 The salsa verde used in this dish has a perfect balance of flavors.

Examples of salsa verde in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious dish using salsa verde as the main ingredient.

informal I love adding salsa verde to my tacos for an extra kick of flavor.

slang This salsa verde is the bomb, you have to try it!

figurative Her words had a salsa verde effect on the audience, adding a touch of spice to the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of salsa verde

• plural: salsas verdes
• comparative: more salsa verde
• superlative: most salsa verde
• present tense: is salsa verde
• future tense: will be salsa verde
• perfect tense: has been salsa verde
• continuous tense: is being salsa verde
• singular: salsa verde
• positive degree: very salsa verde
• infinitive: to be salsa verde
• gerund: being salsa verde
• participle: salsa verde-ing

Origin and Evolution of salsa verde

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The term 'salsa verde' originated in Spain as a green sauce made with parsley, vinegar, garlic, and olive oil.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'salsa verde' has come to refer to a variety of green sauces used in different cuisines, not limited to the original Spanish version.