A1 noun Neutral #590 más común

garlic

/ˈɡɑːrlɪk/

Garlic is a small, white bulbous plant used in cooking to provide a strong, spicy flavor and aroma. It consists of several small sections called cloves and is common in many types of international cuisine.

Ejemplos

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1

I always add two cloves of garlic to my pasta sauce for more flavor.

I always add two cloves of garlic to my pasta sauce for more flavor.

2

The recipe specifies that the garlic should be finely minced before being sautéed.

The recipe specifies that the garlic should be finely minced before being sautéed.

3

That pizza had so much garlic on it!

That pizza had so much garlic on it!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
garlic
Verb
garlic
Adjetivo
garlicky
Relacionado
garlic press
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Garlic' as a 'Guard' (starts with G) that protects you from vampires and cold weather!

Quiz rápido

The chef told me to peel and chop one ___ of garlic.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: clove

Ejemplos

1

I always add two cloves of garlic to my pasta sauce for more flavor.

everyday

I always add two cloves of garlic to my pasta sauce for more flavor.

2

The recipe specifies that the garlic should be finely minced before being sautéed.

formal

The recipe specifies that the garlic should be finely minced before being sautéed.

3

That pizza had so much garlic on it!

informal

That pizza had so much garlic on it!

4

Research indicates that garlic contains compounds that may support heart health.

academic

Research indicates that garlic contains compounds that may support heart health.

5

We need to find a reliable supplier for organic garlic for our restaurant chain.

business

We need to find a reliable supplier for organic garlic for our restaurant chain.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
garlic
Verb
garlic
Adjetivo
garlicky
Relacionado
garlic press

Colocaciones comunes

clove of garlic clove of garlic
garlic bread garlic bread
minced garlic minced garlic
roasted garlic roasted garlic
garlic clove garlic clove

Frases Comunes

garlic breath

garlic breath

to ward off vampires with garlic

to ward off vampires with garlic

wild garlic

wild garlic

Se confunde a menudo con

garlic vs ginger

Ginger is a spicy root used in both sweet and savory dishes, while garlic is a bulb used mainly in savory dishes.

garlic vs onion

Onions are usually larger and used in bigger quantities, while garlic is more pungent and used as a seasoning.

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Notas de uso

Garlic is typically used as a seasoning or condiment rather than a primary vegetable. It is most commonly used crushed, sliced, or minced.

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Errores comunes

Learners often treat garlic as a countable noun; instead of saying 'three garlics,' you should say 'three cloves of garlic' or 'three bulbs of garlic.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Garlic' as a 'Guard' (starts with G) that protects you from vampires and cold weather!

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old English 'garleac', which combines 'gar' (spear, referring to the leaf shape) and 'leac' (leek).

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun (usually) Can be used as a modifier: garlic butter, garlic sauce Plural 'garlics' is rare and usually refers to different varieties
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Contexto cultural

Garlic is famously associated with folklore as a protection against vampires and evil spirits in Western culture.

Quiz rápido

The chef told me to peel and chop one ___ of garlic.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: clove

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