English–Spanish

“seed” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/seˈmiʝa/

Example

Guarda la semilla en un lugar seco.

Keep the seed in a dry place.

Illustration for semilla (seed)

How to say “seed” in Spanish

“Seed” in Spanish is semilla.

Tiny packet containing an embryo and stored nutrients ready to sprout.

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

Example sentences with semilla

¿Has probado semillas de sésamo en la ensalada?

Have you tried sesame seeds on the salad?

Tips for using semilla

  • 'Sembrar' or 'plantar' are the verbs used for 'to sow' or 'to plant', while a verb like 'semillar' is uncommon in everyday Spanish.

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