Ajo in english
pronunciation: gɑrlɪk part of speech: noun
ajo = garlic.
Example: The author, a dietitian, distinguishes fact from fiction with statements regarding a variety of foods -- potatoes, honey, carrots, lemon and grapefruit juices, white bread, garlic, red meat and oranges.more:
» ajo en polvo = garlic powder .
Example: Garlic salt is a flavored salt used as food seasoning made of a mixture of garlic powder and table salt with an anti-caking agent.» andar en el ajo = be in the swing of things ; be in the swim (of things) .
Example: That first week is hard, but as soon as it is over you are going to be in the swing of things and you are going to see results. Example: Maria would constantly complain to me that she was bored andthat she had once been in the swim of things in the literary world of London.
» cabeza de ajo = head of garlic ; bulb of garlic .
Example: In the paella pan, sauté the red pepper, head of garlic, and garlic cloves until the peppers are quite soft but not brown, 15 to 20 min. Example: Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen have been found bulbs of garlic probably left there in order to keep away evil ghosts.» con olor a ajo = garlicky .
Example: The main complaint she had was that her coffee was weak and the sausage dogs too garlicky.» con sabor a ajo = garlicky .
Example: The main complaint she had was that her coffee was weak and the sausage dogs too garlicky.» diente de ajo = garlic clove ; clove of garlic .
Example: Garlic cloves continue to be used by aficionados as a remedy for digestive disorders and fungal infections such as thrush. Example: In general, a stronger tasting clove of garlic has more sulphur content and hence more medicinal value.» el que se pica, ajos come = if the cap fit(s, wear it) ; if the shoe fits(, wear it) .
Example: Some of my closest friends are of the opposite sex, so please don't get the idea I'm a manhater or a radical feminist; it's simply a question that 'if the cap fits, wear it'. Example: This truth might upset some, but if the shoe fits, wear it.» el que se pique, que coma ajos = if the cap fit(s, wear it) ; if the shoe fits(, wear it) .
Example: Some of my closest friends are of the opposite sex, so please don't get the idea I'm a manhater or a radical feminist; it's simply a question that 'if the cap fits, wear it'. Example: This truth might upset some, but if the shoe fits, wear it.» estar en el ajo = be in the swim (of things) ; be in the swing of things .
Example: Maria would constantly complain to me that she was bored andthat she had once been in the swim of things in the literary world of London. Example: That first week is hard, but as soon as it is over you are going to be in the swing of things and you are going to see results.
» meterse en el ajo = get into + the swing (of things) ; get into + the swim (of things) ; get into + the flow (of things) ; get into + the spirit of things .
Example: While it may be hard to get into the swing of things, after a couple weeks you will be used to it and enjoying all the added benefits!. Example: Neglecting to help new executives get into the swim of things quickly can incur enormous organizational costs. Example: The team took a while to get into the flow of things but have been gaining steam and are now flying high, after winning six of their last seven outings. Example: Everyone got into the spirit of things quickly, some removing shirts, or loosening buttons, removing jackets, dancing or even showing comical underwear.» pan con ajo = garlic bread .
Example: All salads are served on platters with herbs, rolls or garlic bread.» pan de ajo = garlic bread .
Example: All salads are served on platters with herbs, rolls or garlic bread.» pasta de ajo = garlic paste .
Example: In another small bowl, combine garlic paste, lemon juice and cumin and whisk to blend.» prensa-ajos = garlic press ; garlic crusher .
Example: Garlic presses went out of fashion 10-20 years ago, but the stigma has abated. Example: The problem with most garlic crushers is getting them clean afterwards.» prensa de ajos = garlic press ; garlic crusher .
Example: Garlic presses went out of fashion 10-20 years ago, but the stigma has abated. Example: The problem with most garlic crushers is getting them clean afterwards.» prensa para ajos = garlic press ; garlic crusher .
Example: Garlic presses went out of fashion 10-20 years ago, but the stigma has abated. Example: The problem with most garlic crushers is getting them clean afterwards.» sal de ajo = garlic salt .
Example: Garlic salt is a flavored salt used as food seasoning made of a mixture of garlic powder and table salt with an anti-caking agent.» volver a meterse en el ajo = get back in(to) + the swing (of things) ; get back in(to) + the swim (of things) .
Example: It was hard to start with as I got tired easily and had also lost a lot of confidence, but I soon got back into the swing of things. Example: I was just out of practice and unsure of how to best get back in the swim of things.