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    Yerba (en. Mate)

    /ˈjeɾ.ba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A plant used to prepare infusions, especially in the context of mate.
    Yerba mate is very popular in Argentina.
    La yerba mate es muy popular en Argentina.
    Any type of herb or plant in its natural state.
    Many yerbas grow in the countryside.
    En el campo crecen muchas yerbas.

    Etymology

    From the Guarani 'yerba', which means 'herb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    yerba mate
    Infusion made with the dried leaves of yerba mate.
    yerba mate
    to drink yerba
    The act of drinking infusions made with yerba.
    tomar yerba
    yerbatero
    A person who sells yerba or has knowledge about it.
    yerbatero

    Related Words

    mate
    Traditional drink made with yerba mate.
    mate
    chá
    Tea in Portuguese; it may refer to similar infusions.
    chá
    infusion
    Drink obtained by boiling herbs in water.
    infusión

    Slang Meanings

    Marijuana.
    At the party, everyone was smoking yerba.
    En la fiesta, toda la gente estaba fumando yerba.
    Something of little importance.
    Don't worry about that, it's just yerba.
    No te preocupes por eso, es solo yerba.