English–Spanish

“mint” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsohierbabuena

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmenta/

Example

Esta infusión lleva menta fresca.

This infusion contains fresh mint.

Illustration for menta (mint)

How to say “mint” in Spanish

“Mint” in Spanish is menta.

Small green mint plant with serrated leaves.

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

Example sentences with menta

El chicle de menta refresca el aliento.

Mint gum freshens the breath.

Tips for using menta

  • When referring to varieties, Spanish commonly uses botanical labels such as menta piperita for peppermint or the phrase sabor a menta to mark the flavor.

Other Spanish words for “mint”

Me gusta el olor de la hierbabuena.

I like the smell of mint.

“mint” in other languages