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"Especias" is a form of "especias", a plural noun which is often translated as "spices". "Condimentos" is a form of "condimento", a noun which is often translated as "condiment". Learn more about the difference between "especias" and "condimentos" below.
las especias
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (culinary)
a. spices
Todas las especias que tengo están en el estante que hay en la cocina.All the spices I have are on the shelf in the kitchen.
El codorniz está sazonado con azafrán, paprika y otras especias.The quail is seasoned with saffron, paprika, and other spices.
b. spice
Las especias mixtas son ideales para utilizar en muchos platos tanto de carne como de pescado.Mixed spice is ideal for use in many both meat and fish dishes.
el condimento(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)
a. condiment
Lo siento, pero la sal y la pimienta son los únicos condimentos que tenemos en la casa ahorita.I'm sorry, but salt and pepper are the only condiments we have in the house right now.
b. seasoning
Saca la pizza del horno y adóbala con condimento para pizza.Take the pizza out of the oven and sprinkle it with pizza seasoning.
