HeyRuaHow to say “salsa” in Irish
- Irish:
- salsa
- English:
- salsa
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SAL-suh” /ˈsˠalˠsˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- salsa, an tsalsa (e.g. blas an tsalsa, the taste of the salsa)
What does “salsa” mean?
“Salsa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- salsa
- A spicy sauce of chopped tomatoes, onions and chilli, from Mexican cooking.Also: salsa sauce, spicy sauce, tomato salsa.
1 other meaning:
- 2salsa
- A lively Latin American dance and the music played for it.Also: salsa dance, salsa music, Latin dance.
“Salsa” with the article
Here is salsa after the article (an t-alt).
an salsa
the salsa
No change after an
“Salsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using salsa, the Irish word for salsa.
Ba mhaith liom salsa le mo nachos.
I'd like salsa with my nachos.
Tá an salsa seo an-te ar fad.
This salsa is really hot.
Rinne m'athair salsa úr inné.
My father made fresh salsa yesterday.
Cuir beagán salsa ar an mbuirgéir.
Put a little salsa on the burger.
Téann sí chuig ranganna salsa gach Máirt.
She goes to salsa classes every Tuesday.
Bhí ceol salsa á sheinm sa chlub.
Salsa music was playing in the club.
Is breá liom damhsa salsa.
I love salsa dancing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Salsa in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for salsa?
The Irish for salsa is salsa (pronounced “SAL-suh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce salsa in Irish?
Salsa is said like “SAL-suh” (IPA /ˈsˠalˠsˠə/).
Does salsa have a plural?
No plural form is given for salsa in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does salsa change to shalsa?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shalsa. After ár (our) it stays ár salsa, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'salsa' the general Irish word for sauce?
No. The general word for sauce is 'anlann'; 'salsa' refers only to the Mexican-style sauce or the dance.
