B2adjectivefood
US/ˈsɔːl.ti/
UK/ˈsɔːl.ti/
containing salt or tasting like salt
In context
This soup is too salty, so I will add some water.
She loves salty snacks like chips and roasted peanuts.
The sea air left a salty taste on our lips.
Words that go with salty
adjective + noun
- salty tasteThe cheese has a strong salty taste.
- salty foodDoctors say to cut down on salty food.
- salty snackI always want a salty snack at the movies.
- salty waterSwimming in salty water is easier because you float better.
adverb + adjective
- too saltyThe fish was too salty to finish.
- slightly saltyThe sauce is slightly salty but delicious.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The soup is very salt.Correct: The soup is very salty.