Hierbas (en. Herbs)

/ˈjɛrβas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Soft-stemmed plants used in various applications.
Fresh herbs enhance the flavor of dishes.
Las hierbas frescas realzan el sabor de los platos.
Aromatic plants used in cooking or medicine.
Herbal tea has healing properties.
El té de hierbas tiene propiedades curativas.
A collection of plants that grow naturally in a place.
There are many wild herbs in the countryside.
En el campo hay muchas hierbas silvestres.

Etymology

From Latin 'herba', meaning plant or herb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make an herbal infusion
Prepare a drink made from herbs mixed with hot water.
hacer una infusión de hierbas
aromatic herbs
Herbs used to add aroma and flavor to food.
hierbas aromáticas
to macerate herbs
Soaking herbs to extract their properties.
macerar hierbas

Related Words

mint
Aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family, used in cooking and medicine.
menta
oregano
Aromatic herb used in Mediterranean cooking.
orégano
basil
Aromatic plant used in gastronomy.
albahaca

Slang Meanings

Herbs low in THC.
At some parties, you can smell the aroma of the herbs.
En algunas fiestas, se puede oler el aroma de las hierbas.
Terminology to refer to marijuana.
The boy was selling herbs on the corner.
El chico estaba vendiendo hierbas en la esquina.