How to Say ‘Lime and salt’ in Mexican Spanish
Limón y sal
lee-MOHN ee sahl
[lee-MOHN ee sahl]
💬 Usage Tip: In Mexico limón means the small green lime. Lemons are rare and are sometimes called limón amarillo "yellow lime".
Phrase Breakdown
Limón
[lee-MOHN]
lime
In Mexico, limón usually means the small green lime.
Exprime un limón en la sopa.
Squeeze a lime into the soup.
y
[ee]
and
A conjunction used to join words or ideas.
«Y» conecta «trabajo» y «vida personal».
“Y” connects “work” and “personal life.”
sal
[sahl]
salt
Table salt; often licked with lime when drinking tequila.
Pásame la sal, por favor.
Pass me the salt, please.
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