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gazpacho

guhs-PAHT-shoh

Gazpacho (noun) means a chilled Spanish soup made from raw vegetables such as tomato, cucumber, and pepper, blended with oil and vinegar. Example: “We cooled off with a bowl of gazpacho on the hot afternoon.”

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A chilled Spanish soup made from raw vegetables such as tomato, cucumber, and pepper, blended with oil and vinegar.
"We cooled off with a bowl of gazpacho on the hot afternoon."
"Her gazpacho recipe uses garden tomatoes and a splash of sherry vinegar."

How to use gazpacho

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cold, tomato-based Spanish soup eaten in summer.

Word forms

gazpachos plural

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Etymology

From Spanish gazpacho; the deeper origin is uncertain, though some trace it back to a Latin word for a strongbox, possibly referencing the mix of ingredients tossed together in the dish.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gazpacho” mean?

The word “gazpacho” means a chilled Spanish soup made from raw vegetables such as tomato, cucumber, and pepper, blended with oil and vinegar. In plain terms, a cold, tomato-based Spanish soup eaten in summer.

How do you pronounce “gazpacho”?

“Gazpacho” is pronounced guhs-PAHT-shoh (/ɡəsˈpɑːt͡ʃəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “gazpacho” in a sentence?

Here is “gazpacho” used in a sentence: “We cooled off with a bowl of gazpacho on the hot afternoon.”

What part of speech is “gazpacho”?

“Gazpacho” is a noun.

Where does the word “gazpacho” come from?

The word “gazpacho” comes from Latin. From Spanish gazpacho; the deeper origin is uncertain, though some trace it back to a Latin word for a strongbox, possibly referencing the mix of ingredients tossed together in the dish.

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