Hinojos (en. Fennel)
/iˈno.xos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Plant of the grass family that grows in wet areas.
Fennels are often used in traditional medicine.
Los hinojos se utilizan a menudo en la medicina tradicional.
It also refers to a type of fennel used as a seasoning.
Fennel is a key ingredient in many salads.
El hinojo es un ingrediente clave en muchas ensaladas.
It can refer to the tender stems of some edible plants.
Tender fennels are delicious in stews.
Los hinojos tiernos son deliciosos en guisos.
Etymology
From Latin 'feniculum', which refers to the fennel plant.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hinojos
Expression that indicates a posture of surrender or supplication.
a hinojos
Related Words
fennel
Name of the plant used both in cooking and in medicine.
hinojo
fenugreek
Plant whose name in English is 'fenugreek', also used in cooking.
fenogreco
Slang Meanings
To do something without thinking.
Don't make hinojos, think before you act.
No hagas hinojos, piensa antes de actuar.
To doubt or hesitate.
He is hinojos about his decision.
Él está hinojos sobre su decisión.