🇬🇧🇪🇸 mustard - mostaza : English Lesson

Meaning of "mustard" ("mostaza"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Mustard is a thick, flavorful sauce made from ground mustard seeds, vinegar, and spices. It can be smooth or grainy, mild or spicy, and is often used as a topping for foods like hot dogs, burgers, and pretzels.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Mom says mustard adds flavor, but all I taste is burning regret.

I tried to draw a smiley face with mustard, but now my hot dog looks like it’s screaming for help.

My grandpa loves mustard so much, I think his blood type is “spicy yellow.”

I accidentally dipped my fries in mustard instead of ketchup… my taste buds are very confused.

My cousin thought mustard was ice cream—let’s just say, he won’t make that mistake again.

At the park, Tom dropped a hot dog and mustard splashed bright yellow on the bench. He blamed the jar of mustard, then offered the child a new hot dog with mustard. The child smiled, smeared mustard on his face, and the dog licked the mustard off his hand. They laughed and wiped it away.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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