The verb "condimentar" refers to the act of adding spices, herbs, or other flavoring substances to food to enhance its taste. It is frequently used in cooking and culinary contexts. The word is moderately frequent in both oral and written Spanish, with a slight leaning towards culinary discussions, recipes, or food-related writings.
Spanish: Es importante condimentar bien la carne antes de cocinarla.
English: It is important to season the meat well before cooking it.
Spanish: Ella decidió condimentar la ensalada con aceite de oliva y limón.
English: She decided to dress the salad with olive oil and lemon.
Spanish: Necesitamos condimentar la sopa para que tenga más sabor.
English: We need to season the soup so that it has more flavor.
While "condimentar" is not commonly featured in idiomatic phrases, there are a few culinary expressions where it may appear.
Spanish: Aliñar con amor condimenta cualquier plato.
English: Seasoning with love enhances any dish.
Spanish: Condimentar la vida con aventuras es esencial para no aburrirse.
English: Seasoning life with adventures is essential to avoid getting bored.
Spanish: A veces hay que condimentar las palabras para que suenen mejor.
English: Sometimes you have to season words to make them sound better.
The word "condimentar" comes from the Latin "condimentum," which means "spice" or "seasoning." This Latin root is linked to the verb "condire," meaning "to preserve" or "to season."
Synonyms: - Sazonar - Aderezar - Aromatizar
Antonyms: - Desabrir (to render tasteless) - Descondimentar (to remove seasoning)