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How to Say Seasoning in Spanish: Sazón & Condimento
Sazón · noun (masculine/feminine varies by region) · sah-SOHN
Seasoning in Spanish is sazón (the overall flavor profile or touch of seasoning) or condimento (a specific seasoning product or spice). Sazón often implies a cook's personal touch. The verb to season is sazonar.
sah-SOHN (sazón) / kohn-dee-MEHN-toh (condimento) / sah-soh-NAHR (sazonar).
Le falta sazón a esta sopa.
This soup needs more seasoning.
Seasoning in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for seasoning, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| sazón | seasoning | sah-SOHN | Default, widely understood |
| condimento | seasoning | a seasoning or condiment | |
| aderezo | seasoning | dressing or seasoning for salads | |
| sazonar | seasoning | verb: to season food |
How Native Speakers Use Sazón
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Cooking evaluation
Mi mamá tiene muy buena sazón.
My mom has great seasoning skills (great flavor in her cooking).
Tener buena sazón is a compliment meaning someone cooks with excellent flavor.
Adding spices
Usa este condimento para darle más sabor al pollo.
Use this seasoning to give the chicken more flavor.
Condimento is the physical product (a bottle or packet of seasoning).
Verb usage
Sazona la carne con sal, pimienta y ajo.
Season the meat with salt, pepper, and garlic.
Sazonar is the standard verb for seasoning food.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Sazón
Using temporada for seasoning
Incorrect: Ponle temporada a la comida.
Correct: Ponle sazón a la comida.
Temporada means season (of the year or TV season). Sazón means seasoning (for food). They share the English root season but have completely different Spanish words.
Confusing condimento with sazón
Incorrect: El condimento del restaurante es excelente. (meaning: the seasoning skill)
Correct: La sazón del restaurante es excelente.
Condimento refers to a specific seasoning product. Sazón refers to the overall seasoning quality or a cook's touch with flavor.
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Common Questions About Seasoning in Spanish
- How do you say seasoning in Spanish?
- Sazón (the flavor/seasoning touch) or condimento (a specific spice product). The verb to season is sazonar.
- What is the difference between sazón and condimento?
- Sazón is abstract — it is the overall flavor or a cook's seasoning skill. Condimento is concrete — a specific product, spice, or ingredient used to season.
- Is sazón masculine or feminine?
- It varies by region. In Mexico and Central America, it is often treated as feminine (la sazón). In other regions, it may be masculine (el sazón). Both are accepted.