Ajo (en. Garlic)

ˈaxo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Herbaceous plant of the lily family, whose edible parts are the bulb and leaves.

Example sentence: Garlic is used to flavor many dishes.

El ajo se utiliza para dar sabor a muchas comidas.

Definition: Bulb of the garlic plant, which is used as a seasoning.

Example sentence: I added chopped garlic to the sauce to enhance the flavor.

Agregué ajo picado a la salsa para mejorar el sabor.

Definition: Element used as a medicinal remedy for its beneficial properties.

Example sentence: Garlic has antibacterial properties and is good for health.

El ajo tiene propiedades antibacterianas y es bueno para la salud.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'allium'.

Phrase: garlic and water

Meaning: Expression that means to resign oneself to an unpleasant situation.

ajo y agua

Phrase: there is no garlic that doesn’t get peeled

Meaning: It means that there is no person who does not have flaws.

no hay ajo que no se pele

Phrase: to make garlic

Meaning: To do something reluctantly.

hacer ajo

Related word: alho

Description: Variant of garlic used in some regions.

alho

Related word: Allium

Description: Genus of plants that includes garlic.

Allium

Meaning: It is used to refer to someone who has bad breath.

Example: That guy has garlic breath.

Ese chico tiene un aliento a ajo.

Meaning: Used to describe something that is very strong or intense.

Example: That dish is strongly garlicky.

Ese plato pica ajo.