Spanish–English dictionary

Saíd

A en given name.

Saigón

(historical, or, informal) The former name of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam; the former capital of South Vietnam.

saín

Liquid fat.

sainete

(uncountable) A situation abounding with ludicrous incidents.

sajar

To wound or hurt deeply the sensibilities of; to pierce.

sajón

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Saxon language.

sajona

A native or inhabitant of Saxony, Germany.

Sajonia

A state of modern Germany, located in the east, far from historical Saxon lands. Official name: Free State of Saxony.

sajurín

Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child). [from 17th c.]

sake

(alcohol) Rice wine; a drink made from filtered fermented rice.

saki

(alcohol) Rice wine; a drink made from filtered fermented rice.

sakura

The blossom or flower of the cherry tree, particularly the Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata).

sal

Of water: containing salt, saline.

sal de la tierra

(idiomatic) A person or group of people considered to represent the most decent and admirable parts of humanity.

sala

A large room for public meetings or performances.

sala de equipajes

(British, Irish, India) A room intended for holding luggage, as at an airport.

sala de estar

(countable) A room in a private house used for general social and leisure activities.

sala de justicia

The room where a judge presides over hearings and trials, sometimes with a jury.

sala de máquinas

(nautical) A compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located.

sala de muestras

A room in a business set aside for the display of the company's products.

salacidad

The state or characteristic of being salacious.

Saladín

(history) First sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, who led the Muslim opposition to the European Crusaders in the Levant.

Saladino

(history) First sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, who led the Muslim opposition to the European Crusaders in the Levant.

salado

Of, pertaining to, resembling or containing brine; salty.

salamanquesa

Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae of small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

salami

A large cured meat sausage of Italian origin, served in slices.

salar

(transitive) To preserve food in a salt solution.

salario

A payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument.

salaz

Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.

salce cabruno

A European willow, Salix caprea, that has broad leaves, large catkins and tough wood.

salchicha

A sausage, typically a frankfurter.

salchichón

A food made of ground meat (or meat substitute) and seasoning, packed in a section of the animal's intestine, or in a similarly cylindrical shaped synthetic casing; a length of this food.

salcita

A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a food ingredient, seasoning, condiment, and preservative.

saldar

To count as in a number, rank, or series; to estimate by rank or quality; to place by estimation; to account; to esteem; to repute.

saldarse

(intransitive, followed by "in") To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about

saldo

(commerce) Excess stock items left unsold and subject to reduction in price.

sale

Ellipsis of discount sale (“the sale of goods at reduced prices”).

salecita

A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a food ingredient, seasoning, condiment, and preservative.

salero

A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.

saleroso

(figuratively, of language) Coarse; provocative; earthy.

salida

An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure.

salida de baño

A robe usually made of terrycloth intended to be worn when one is still damp from bathing or when there is no immediate need to dress fully.

salida de la luna

The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon.

salida de tono

(countable) An instance of this; a moment of being impertinent.

salida del sol

The light and heat which are received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.

saliente

A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.

salífero

Of, pertaining to, resembling or containing brine; salty.

salinero

Related to salt deposits, excavation, processing or use.

salino

Containing salt; salty.

salir

(intransitive, slang) To "hang", hang out; to spend time with another person or group.

salir [de]

(transitive, computing) To close (an application).

salir a cuenta

(transitive) To be profitable for.

salir de cuentas

On a direct bearing, especially for the four points of the compass.

salir de dudas

(transitive) To discover or expose (someone) as disobedient, dishonest, etc.

salir el tiro por la culata

(idiomatic, transitive) To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

salir sigilosamente

(ambitransitive, also, figuratively) In the intransitive sense often followed by up: to (cause something to) advance in a coy, furtive, or unobtrusive manner.

salirle al paso

(transitive) To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.

salirle gallipavos

(intransitive, of a pubescent boy's voice) To alternate between high and low register in the process of eventually lowering.

salirse

(intransitive) To escape, especially forcefully or defiantly.

salitroso

Of, pertaining to, resembling or containing brine; salty.

saliva

(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.

salivar

(ambitransitive) To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

Salma

(countable) A en given name.

salmodiar

To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.

salmón

Having a pale pinkish-orange colour.

salmonela

Any of the serotypes of the two species of rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, especially Salmonella enterica, that cause typhoid fever and salmonellosis, manifest as food poisoning and other diseases.

salmonete

A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes), especially the genus Mullus (red mullets or goatfish).

salmuera

Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.

salobral

(of water) Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

salobre

(of water) Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.

saloma

A song sailors sing, especially in rhythm to work, to help coordinate hauling (pulling) at the same time, or to set the pace for continuous activities.

Salomé

(rare) A en given name.

salón

(British, somewhat, dated, outside, of, Indian) Any room where visitors may be entertained; now, the living room.

salón de baile

A large room used for dancing and banquets.

salón de exhibición

A room in a business set aside for the display of the company's products.

salón de té

A cafe or restaurant that serves tea, usually with light food.

Salónica

A port city, the capital of Central Macedonia, in northern Greece.

salpicadero

A vertical covering on a wall rising above a countertop or other work surface to protect the wall from spills and to decorate the wall.

salpicadura

A small spot or streak; a speckle.

salpicar

To mark or become marked with mottling or spots.

salpicar con grava

(transitive) To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc.

salpimentar

(transitive) To make more attractive; said of offers in negotiations.

salpullido

(dermatology, symptom) An area of inflamed and irritated skin characterized by reddened spots that may be filled with fluid or pus. Also, preceded by a descriptive word (rare, or, obsolete) , an illness characterized by a type of rash.

salsa

(cooking) A sauce, especially a cold one for salads.

salsa boloñesa

An Italian sauce made from ground meat and tomato, originating in Bologna.

salsa de tomate

(uncountable, chiefly, US, Canada, UK) Ellipsis of tomato ketchup (“a tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners”).

salsa mexicana

(countable) A spicy tomato sauce of Mexican origin, often including onions and hot peppers.

salsa picante

Any liquid spicy condiment or cooking ingredient made from chili peppers.

salsa vinagreta

A sauce, made of an acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice; oil; and other ingredients, used as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for cold meats.

salsear

To add sauce to; to season.

salsita

(countable) A spicy tomato sauce of Mexican origin, often including onions and hot peppers.

saltadero

A large inflatable structure, resembling a castle etc., on which children jump and play as on a trampoline.

Saltador

The third reindeer of Santa Claus.

saltamontes

Synonym of katydid.

saltante

(heraldry, usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture. Gules, a reindeer salient or (arms of Vågå).

saltar

(intransitive) To jump a short distance.

Saltarín

The third reindeer of Santa Claus.

saltarrocas

A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat (Oreotragus oreotragus).

saltarse

(transitive) To remove; to omit.

saltarse a la torera

(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.

salteador

(historical) A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.

saltear

To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.

saltearse

To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.

saltimbanquear

(intransitive) To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly. [from 1580s]

saltimbanqui

An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination, often as part of a circus performance.

saltina

A dry, thin, crispy baked bread (usually salty or savoury, but sometimes sweet, as in the case of graham crackers and animal crackers).

salto

A difference in ages between two or more people, especially in the context of romantic or sexual relationships.

salto mortal

Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degrees while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.

salubre

Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.

salud

Said to somebody who has sneezed, as a rhetorical response; .

salud mental

(psychology) One's emotional well-being, especially with reference to one's outlook on life, ability to cope with stress or the absence of a mental disorder.

saludable

Beneficial to bodily health.

saludación

A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

saludar con la mano abierta

(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

saludes

(sometimes, formal, sometimes, humorous) Hello.

saludo

A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

saludos

(sometimes, formal, sometimes, humorous) Hello.

saludos cariñosos

A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.

saludos cordiales

A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.

salutación

A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

salutacionar

(ambitransitive) To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).

salutífero

Beneficial to bodily health.

salva

(military) A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.

salvación

The act of setting free or extricating from danger, imprisonment, bondage, evil, etc.

salvacuatro

(Christianity) A member of any of several Christian denominations which separated from the Roman Catholic Church based on theological or political differences during the Reformation (or in some cases later).

salvadera

A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.

salvado

The broken coat of the seed of wheat, rye, or other cereal grain, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting; the coarse, chaffy part of ground grain.

Salvador

(Christianity) Jesus Christ

salvadora

A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.

salvaguarda

Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

salvaguardar

To protect, to keep safe.

salvaguardia

Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

salvajada

(countable) A violent act of cruelty.

salvaje

A person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner.

salvajemente

In a wild, uncontrolled, or savage manner.

salvajería

(countable) A violent act of cruelty.

salvajismo

(countable) A violent act of cruelty.

salvamanteles

A small, flat or tray-like object on which a bottle, cup, glass, mug, etc., is placed to protect a table surface from drink spills, heat, or water condensation.

salvamente

In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else.

salvamento

A secure location, known to only a few trusted people, suitable for hiding witnesses, agents or other persons perceived as being in danger.

salvar

(intransitive) To avoid capture; to get away with something, avoid punishment.

salvataje

The rescue of a ship, its crew and passengers or its cargo from a hazardous situation.

salvavidas

A buoyant ring carried on board ships that can be thrown to someone in the water in an emergency to keep themselves afloat.

salvedad

A qualification or exemption.

salvelino

Any of the several species of fishes of the genus Salvelinus.

salvia

The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.

salvo

Except for; besides, (postposition) apart.

salvo que

Used to introduce a clause, phrase, verb infinitive, adverb or other non-noun complement forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.

Samanta

A en given name.

Sámar

An island of Eastern Visayas, Visayas, Philippines.