Spanish translation for herbs

Natz · 9th November 2005, 04:59

I found this list of translations on another site and thought it would be handy to post on here. I remember going to Mercadona for the first time and tried to find Tumeric. I found something that looked like it but I wasn't a hundred percent sure so I took a note of the name and looked it up. I was infact right so the next trip I took I went and bought it. I think that's a good way to buy stuff if you're not a hundred percent sure what you're buying otherwise you could end up eating all sorts!

Anyway, here is the list

Parsley = Perejil
Basil = Albahaca
Thyme = Tomillo
Mint = Menta
Coriander = Cilantro
Sage = Salvia
Rosemary = Romero
Tarragon = Estragón
Bay Leaves = Laurel
Cumin = Comino
Mixed Herbs = Hierbas Mezcladas

salsera · 5th February 2006, 11:29

for the fresh mint - you can use HIERBA BUENA

Synchronicity · 6th October 2007, 22:37

Thanks... and do you happen to know what "primrose oil" is called in spanish?? It's driving me nuts!!

Actually I just did a bit of searching with google and found out that it is called:
ACEITE DE ONAGRA O PRÍMULA

Cazten · 6th October 2007, 22:48

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Originally Posted by Synchronicity

Thanks... and do you happen to know what "primrose oil" is called in spanish?? It's driving me nuts!!

Actually I just did a bit of searching with google and found out that it is called:
ACEITE DE ONAGRA O PRÍMULA

Well the latin name for the evening primrose plant is Oenothera biennis and oil is aciete so I guess if you asked for aciete de Oenothera biennis you might get somewhere. They'll might know it as evening primrose in the herbolarios, but just go in to one, you should recognise it from the picture of the flower on the box. Hope this helps.