salsa

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsælsə/ AmE /ˈsælsə/

noun en → es

1 DANCE B2

a type of dance that comes from Latin America and the Caribbean, characterized by fast music and rhythmic movements

baile de salsa

  • dance salsa

Collocations salsa dancing · salsa class

  • They go to a salsa club every weekend.

    Van a un club de salsa todos los fines de semana.

2 FOOD A2

a spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, and other ingredients that is served with food to add flavor

salsa (comida)

  • eat salsa with something

Collocations hot salsa · mild salsa

  • She likes to eat salsa with her tacos.

    Ella le gusta comer salsa con sus tacos.

3 MUSIC B1

a type of music that comes from Latin America and the Caribbean, characterized by fast rhythms and lively melodies

música salsa

  • listen to salsa

Collocations salsa band · salsa song

  • The radio station plays salsa all day.

    La estación de radio reproduce salsa todo el día.