This is the 12594th most frequent Spanish word.
moscada
The Spanish word "moscada" refers to "nutmeg" in English.
The word 'moscada' here is part of the phrase 'nuez moscada,' which refers to 'nutmeg,' the spice used in cooking.
Añadí una pizca de nuez moscada a la salsa para darle más sabor.
I added a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce to enhance its flavor.
In this sentence, 'nuez moscada' again refers to 'nutmeg,' emphasizing its grated form as specified in the recipe.
Creo que la receta decía usar nuez moscada rallada, pero no estoy seguro.
I believe the recipe mentioned using grated nutmeg, but I'm not sure.
Here, 'nuez moscada' denotes the spice nutmeg, with a focus on its potential toxicity when consumed excessively.