Yerbas (en. Herbs)

/ˈjeɾβas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Plants that have herbaceous stems and are not woody.
Aromatic herbs are essential in gastronomy.
Las yerbas aromáticas son esenciales en la gastronomía.
Plants used for infusions, medicines, or seasonings.
Herbal tea is popular in many cultures.
El té de yerbas es popular en muchas culturas.
Reference to plants that are considered weeds in crops.
The herbs that grow in the field can damage the crops.
Las yerbas que crecen en el campo pueden dañar las cosechas.

Etymology

From Latin 'herba', which means plant or herb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

medicinal herbs
Plants used to cure or prevent diseases.
yerbas medicinales
herbal infusion
Drink made by boiling herbs in water.
infusión de yerbas
heal with herbs
Use plants to treat diseases.
sanar con yerbas

Related Words

plants
Living organisms that usually have roots, stems, and leaves.
plantas
aromatic
Herbs that have a pleasant aroma and are used in cooking.
aromáticas
weeds
Undesired plants that grow in cultivated areas.
malas hierbas

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression that refers to marijuana.
At the party, everyone was talking about their experiences with herbs.
En la fiesta, todos estaban hablando de sus experiencias con las yerbas.
Referring to a natural or alternative lifestyle.
She always talks about living in a 'herbal' way.
Ella siempre habla de vivir de manera 'yerbatera'.