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How to Say "Extra sauce on the side" in Spanish
Request extra sauce on the side at a restaurant in Spanish. Simple and polite.
Salsa aparte, por favor
SAL-sah ah-PAR-teh, por fah-VORneutral
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Ask for extra sauce when ordering a dish that comes with it, or if you want a side of sauce for dipping. This is useful for things like tacos, fries, or grilled meats.
Alternatives
- Salsa adicional a un ladoSlightly more literal, but less common in speech.
- Me da salsa extra aparteA bit more direct, common in some regions.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'aparte' with 'apart'
'Aparte' means 'separately' or 'on the side' in this context, not 'apart' as in separated from someone.
Using 'extra' directly
While understood, 'adicional' or simply implying it with 'aparte' is more natural than directly translating 'extra'.
A small cultural note
In many Latin American countries, asking for sauces on the side is very common and expected, especially with fried foods or grilled meats.
Frequently asked
how to ask for more sauce in spanish
You can say 'Salsa aparte, por favor' to ask for sauce on the side. If you want more of the sauce already on the dish, you might say 'Más salsa, por favor'.
what does salsa aparte mean
Salsa aparte literally translates to 'sauce separate' or 'sauce aside'. It means you want the sauce served in a separate container, not on the main dish.
is it rude to ask for extra sauce in spanish
No, it's not rude at all. Asking 'Salsa aparte, por favor' is a common and polite request in restaurants.
