salad

The Spanish word 'ensalada' translates to 'salad' in English. It can refer to a dish that usually consists of a mixture of small pieces of food, typically vegetables or fruits. However, the term 'ensalada' also conveys much of the variety that English speaking people attribute to the dish: salads can include a variety of ingredients such as grains, proteins, and cheeses, dressed with a dressing of some kind or not. This term is widely used in many Spanish-speaking countries and it is a common item found in many meals.

Example sentences using: ensalada

Me gusta comer ensalada en el almuerzo.

I like to eat salad for lunch.

This phrase expresses a personal preference for eating salad during lunchtime.

La ensalada es muy saludable y rica.

Salad is very healthy and delicious.

Here, the speaker describes salad as being both nutritious and tasty.

Preparé una ensalada fresca para la cena.

I prepared a fresh salad for dinner.

In this example, the speaker mentions making a fresh salad, indicating it as part of their evening meal.