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salsa

[sahl-suh, sahl-sah] / ˈsɑl sə, ˈsɑl sɑ /


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Both 72, they call the event Los Tradicionales — “the traditional ones” — because their goal is to help preserve Cuba’s rich dance heritage, from rumba to timba to casino, an ancestor of salsa.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

An avid gardener, she enjoyed making salsa with her son using homegrown tomatoes and peppers, her husband said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Recently, the salsa legend was name-checked in Nuevayol by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and briefly appeared in the song's music video.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

He tossed his salsa container into the paper bag and stared at me, trying to figure out what I meant.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña