aceite de oliva
olive oil
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/aˈθejte de oˈliβa/
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Cultural Note
Spain is the world's largest producer of olive oil. It is the foundation of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine, used for frying, dressing, and even drizzled on toast for breakfast. Spaniards take the quality of their olive oil very seriously.
📝 Example Sentences
El aceite de oliva virgen extra es fundamental en la cocina espanola.
Extra virgin olive oil is essential in Spanish cooking.
Aliname la ensalada con aceite de oliva y vinagre.
Dress the salad with olive oil and vinegar for me.