Spanish word

amaranto

Pronunciation

IPA/amaˈɾanto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounamaranth

Example

Compré amaranto en el mercado.

I bought amaranth at the market.

Illustration for amaranto (amaranth)

More examples

Me gusta comer amaranto con verduras.

I like to eat amaranth with vegetables.

Core concept

Red-purple flower spikes and tiny edible seeds.

Common phrases

  • comer amaranto

    eat amaranth

  • cocinar con amaranto

    cook with amaranth

Similar words

grano: Single grain or seed unit from cereals or similar crops.
cereal: Staple grain crops harvested for their edible seeds, such as wheat or rice.
quinoa: Andean-origin plant cultivated for its nutritious tiny seeds.

Definition in Spanish

Planta del grupo Amaranthus y sus diminutas semillas comestibles, valoradas por su color y uso en cereales y dulces.

Word origin

From Greek ἀμάρανθος meaning 'unfading', via Latin botanical usage the name entered Spanish to denote the Amaranthus plant and its small edible seeds.

Usage tips

  • In markets amaranto often covers both the plant and the food product, so sellers commonly specify 'grano de amaranto', 'harina de amaranto', or 'amaranto inflado' to indicate form.

Other meanings

  • amaranth grainnoun

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