condimentar
to season, to spice
verb kohn-dee-men-TAHR Rare
Origin: From Latin condimentum (seasoning, spice).
Usage Note
Condimentar means to add flavoring agents — spices, herbs, sauces — to food. It is slightly more formal than sazonar (to season) or aliñar (to dress), which are more common in everyday cooking talk. The noun condimento (condiment, seasoning) is the more frequently encountered related word. In recipes, sazonar and aliñar are usually preferred for simplicity.
Examples
"Condimentó el guiso con romero y tomillo."
Natural Translation
She seasoned the stew with rosemary and thyme.
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