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Definition of sofrito

sofrito

/soʊˈfriːtoʊ/
so · fri · to
Plural:sofritos
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• noun

1

A seasoned, lightly fried aromatic base used extensively in Spanish, Latin American, Italian, and Portuguese cooking, typically made by sautéing ingredients such as onions, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes in cooking oil.

Example

"Before adding the rice and broth, she prepared a fragrant sofrito of onions, garlic, and sweet peppers to build the foundation of the dish."

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• Rhymes for sofrito

• Nearby Words

sofa
sofabed
sofia
sofrito
soft
softback
softball

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'sofrito', the past participle of the verb 'sofreír' (to lightly fry), derived from the prefix 'so-' (under, slightly) and 'freír' (to fry).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sofrito. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sofrito
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