The word "salsa" was first coined in 1571 by Spanish missionary Alonso de Molina.

The word "salsa" is a Spanish word that means "sauce." It comes from Latin. Molina he did not invent or coin the word "salsa."

The word "salsa" is a Spanish word that means "sauce." It comes from Latin. Molina he did not invent or coin the word "salsa." Alonso de Molina was a Spanish priest, missionary, and linguist who lived during the sixteenth century. He is known for documenting the Nahuatl language, a prevalent language in what is now Mexico.

Rumor has it that Alonsa de Molina invented the word "salsa." Alas, this isn't really possible. While it might be true that Molina called a tomato-based sauce "salsa," he did not invent the term. The Spanish word "salsa" comes from Latin: the language that Spanish evolved from. The prefix "sal-" means salt.

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«Diccionario de la lengua española» - Edición del Tricentenario

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