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    Romero (en. Rosemary)

    /roˈmeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Plant from the Lamiaceae family, with narrow leaves and blue or purple flowers, used as a seasoning.
    Rosemary is used to flavor meats and stews.
    El romero se utiliza para aromatizar carnes y guisos.
    A species of aromatic perennial shrub that grows in warm climates.
    In the garden, there is a rosemary that gives off a good aroma.
    En el jardín hay un romero que da buen aroma.
    It is symbolically associated with memory and fidelity.
    In some traditions, rosemary is used in ceremonies to remember the deceased.
    En algunas tradiciones, el romero se emplea en ceremonias de recordar a los difuntos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rosmarinus', which means 'dew of the sea'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mountain rosemary
    It refers to a variety of rosemary that grows at high altitudes.
    romero de la montaña
    to have good rosemary
    Expression used to refer to someone who has a good memory.
    tener buen romero

    Related Words

    sage
    Herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family, similar to rosemary.
    salvia
    myrtle
    Aromatic plant used in various traditions.
    mirto

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially used to refer to someone who remembers everything.
    That guy is a rosemary; he never forgets anything.
    Ese chico es un romero, nunca olvida nada.
    Sometimes used to refer to a chef who cooks well.
    My friend is a true rosemary in the kitchen.
    Mi amigo es un verdadero romero en la cocina.