Salsa is a spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, and other ingredients, commonly used in Mexican and Latin American cooking. You might dip tortilla chips into salsa at a restaurant, or spoon it over tacos and burritos to add flavor and heat.

Salsa also refers to an energetic style of dance and music that originated in Cuba and Puerto Rico. When people dance salsa, partners move together to fast, rhythmic music featuring trumpets, piano, and percussion instruments. The dance involves quick footwork, spins, and coordinated movements. Salsa dancing spread throughout Latin America and became popular worldwide, and today you can find salsa dance classes in cities everywhere.

Both meanings share the idea of mixing different elements together: the sauce combines various ingredients, while the music blends African rhythms, Spanish melodies, and Caribbean styles. If someone has salsa in their step, it means they're moving with energy and style.