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"Mayonesa" is a noun which is often translated as "mayonnaise", and "mostaza" is a noun which is often translated as "mustard". Learn more about the difference between "mayonesa" and "mostaza" below.
la mayonesa(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary)
a. mayonnaise
Mi mamá hace una mayonesa casera buenísima.My mom makes a delicious homemade mayonnaise.
b. mayo (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Yo quiero mostaza y mayonesa para la hamburguesa, por favor.I'd like mustard and mayo on my burger, please.
la mostaza(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary)
a. mustard
No puedo comer una hamburguesa sin catsup y mostaza.I can't eat a hamburger without ketchup and mustard.
