guacamole
word
Definition
A thick dip or spread made mainly from mashed avocados, often mixed with tomato, onion, lime juice, and seasonings. It is popular in Mexican cuisine and usually served with chips or as a topping.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as both a dip and a topping for dishes like tacos or nachos. The word is usually uncountable in English ('some guacamole'), though you may see 'a guacamole' for varieties. Pronunciation: /ˌɡwɑːkəˈmoʊli/. Often stays the same word in other languages.
Spanish: guacamolePortuguese (BR): guacamolePortuguese (PT): guacamoleChinese (Simplified): 鳄梨酱Chinese (Traditional): 酪梨醬Hindi: गुआकामोलेArabic: جواكاموليBengali: গাকামোলিRussian: гуакамолеJapanese: ワカモレVietnamese: guacamoleKorean: 과카몰리Turkish: guacamoleUrdu: گواکامولےIndonesian: guacamole
Example Sentences
I made guacamole with fresh avocados.
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We ate chips with guacamole.
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Guacamole is my favorite dip.
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Can you pass the guacamole?
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This taco tastes amazing with a little guacamole on top.
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Everyone at the party loved your homemade guacamole!
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