la sal
the salt
Example Sentence
Agrega sal al final para controlar el sabor.
Add salt at the end to control the flavor.
Meaning
La sal is salt, used to season and balance flavors. It is often mentioned as a final adjustment when tasting food.
Common Phrases
- una pizca de sal — a pinch of salt
- echar sal — to add salt
Example
Pon una pizca de sal al final.
Put a pinch of salt at the end.
Common Mistake
Overusing the article in general statements: Agrega sal is natural, while Agrega la sal can sound like a specific salt already mentioned.