Cebada (en. Barley)

/θeˈβaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Herbaceous plant of the grass family, whose grain is used as food.
Barley is an important crop in the agriculture of many regions.
La cebada es un cultivo importante en la agricultura de muchas regiones.
Grain produced by barley, used in food and in brewing beer.
Beer is made from malted barley.
La cerveza se elabora a partir de cebada malteada.

Etymology

From Latin 'hordeum', which means 'barley'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

malted barley
Barley that has been processed for malt production.
cebada malteada
barley harvest
The process of collecting the grain of barley when it is ripe.
cosecha de cebada

Related Words

malts
Barley treated for beer production.
maltas
beer
Alcoholic beverage made from barley and hops.
cerveza

Slang Meanings

Barley as a colloquial term referring to marijuana.
That place is known for the good barley they sell.
Ese lugar es conocido por la buena cebada que venden.
Barley used in a joking or mocking context about something simple.
That was so easy, you looked like you were barley.
Eso fue tan fácil, parecías que estabas cebada.