Herbs & spices in Spanish
These are common herbs and spices used in cooking in Spanish-speaking countries.
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Glossary · Spanish
- 01Albahaca[al-ba-ha-ka]Basil
- 02Menta[men-ta]Mint
- 03Romero[ro-me-ro]Rosemary
- 04Cilantro[si-lan-tro]Cilantro
- 05Ajo[a-ho]Garlic
- 06Jengibre[hen-hee-bre]Ginger
- 07Chile[chee-le]Chili
- 08Pimienta negra[pee-myen-ta ne-gra]Black Pepper
- 09Canela[ka-ne-la]Cinnamon
Example sentences
Me gusta la albahaca en la pizza.
I like basil on pizza.
El cilantro es muy popular en la comida mexicana.
Cilantro is very popular in Mexican food.
Pon un poco de pimienta negra en la sopa.
Put some black pepper in the soup.
El ajo y el jengibre son buenos para la salud.
Garlic and ginger are good for health.
La canela es dulce y se usa en postres.
Cinnamon is sweet and used in desserts.
El chile es picante y da sabor a los platos.
Chili is spicy and adds flavor to dishes.
