Sarsa

sauceNoun

Alternative meanings

sauce; liquid or thick dressing; food accompaniment; preparation used to add flavor

Pronunciation

SAHR-sah

Root and affixes

A common borrowed word for salsa or sauce. It is used with food, stews, meat, pasta, and other dishes.

Variants or conjugations

sauce; salsa; dip; seasoning; condiment; dressing

Related words and expressions

food; tasty; seasoning; dip; meat; pasta; tomato; spicy

Meaning and usage notes

Sarsa means sauce in general. Sawsawan is more often a dipping sauce or condiment used to dip food, such as vinegar, soy sauce, or side sauces.