How to Say ‘The salsa macha (chili oil salsa)’ in Mexican Spanish
La salsa macha
lah SAHL-sah MAH-chah
[lah SAHL-sah MAH-chah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Salsa macha is often left on the table or drizzled on dishes without any mention. If you have a peanut allergy, ask about it specifically.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
La frase «La cultura de trabajo» empieza con «La».
The phrase “The work culture” begins with “La.”
salsa
[SAHL-sah]
sauce / salsa
Feminine noun for any sauce; in Mexico usually a chili-based table sauce.
¿Me pasa la salsa verde?
Can you pass me the green salsa?
macha
[MAH-chah]
macha (spicy oil salsa)
Name of a Mexican salsa of dried chiles, oil, and often nuts.
Me encanta la salsa macha con tacos.
I love salsa macha with tacos.
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