What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ensalada
Example
Me gusta comer ensalada de lechuga y tomate en el almuerzo. [ensalada: noun]
Example
La ensalada de frutas es un postre fresco y saludable. [ensalada: noun]
Example
Voy a preparar una ensalada de pollo para la cena. [ensalada: noun]
salad
Example
I had a Caesar salad for lunch today. [salad: noun]
Example
She makes a delicious potato salad for family gatherings. [salad: noun]
Example
He ordered a grilled chicken salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. [salad: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Salad is more commonly used than ensalada in everyday language, especially in English-speaking countries where it is a staple dish. Ensalada is less common but still widely recognized in Spanish-speaking countries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ensalada and salad?
Both ensalada and salad can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the situation and audience. Neither word is particularly more formal or informal than the other.
