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“herb” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʝeɾβa/

Example

Uso yerba en la cocina.

I use herbs in the kitchen.

Illustration for yerba (herb)

How to say “herb” in Spanish

“Herb” in Spanish is yerba.

Leafy plant used to flavor or give therapeutic properties to foods and drinks.

Full entry for yerba: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with yerba

Preparé té con yerba mate para los invitados.

I made tea with yerba mate for the guests.

Tips for using yerba

  • In Spain speakers normally say hierba, while yerba is common in much of Latin America and appears as the fixed name yerba mate for the mate leaves.

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