English–Spanish

“parsley” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾeˈxil/

Example

¿Tienes perejil en casa?

Do you have any parsley at home?

Illustration for perejil (parsley)

How to say “parsley” in Spanish

“Parsley” in Spanish is perejil.

Small bright-green herb leaves used as a fresh garnish to add color and a light, grassy note to soups, sauces, and salads.

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

Example sentences with perejil

¿Quieres perejil fresco para la ensalada?

Do you want fresh parsley for the salad?

Tips for using perejil

  • Spanish perejil denotes parsley, not cilantro, so recipes listing perejil refer to a milder, grassy herb rather than coriander leaves.

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