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condiment

[/ˈkɒndɪmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: condiments
tempero
1. A substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is added to food to enhance its flavor
Pass me the condiments so I can add some salt to my meal.
Passe-me os temperos para eu adicionar um pouco de sal à minha refeição.
2. Any seasoning or sauce used to accompany or flavor food
Hot sauce is a popular condiment in Mexican cuisine.
Molho picante é um tempero popular na culinária mexicana.
Synonyms
seasoningflavoringsaucespice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempero
Most common term for condiments and seasonings
General Brazilian
molho
Specifically for liquid condiments like ketchup, mustard
Portugal
tempero
Same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
condimento
More formal or technical usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

condiment caddy
condiment packet
table condiments
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