This is the 8608th most frequent Spanish word.
salar
To salt.
Here, 'salar' is used as a verb meaning 'to add salt to' or 'seasoning with salt'.
Necesitas salar la carne antes de cocinarla.
You need to salt the meat before cooking it.
In this sentence, 'salar' refers again to the process of applying salt, emphasizing moderation.
Debes evitar salar demasiado la comida para que no quede salada.
You should avoid salting the food too much so it doesn't become overly salty.
This usage of 'salar' describes the technique or method of salting food adequately.