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Definition of sofrito
sofrito
/soʊˈfriːtoʊ/
so · fri · to
Plural:sofritos
sofrito Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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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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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).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sofrito. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sofrito