Spanish Conversation · Level 113
60 words
Spanish word
azafrán
Pronunciation
IPA/aθaˈfɾan/
Meaning
- masculine nounsaffron
Example
¿Quieres probar este arroz con azafrán?
Do you want to try this rice with saffron?
More examples
Añade una pizca de azafrán al caldo antes de cocinar.
Add a pinch of saffron to the broth before cooking.
Core concept
Thin red crocus stigmas that color and flavor food.
Common phrases
arroz con azafrán
rice with saffron
paella con azafrán
paella with saffron
una pizca de azafrán
a pinch of saffron
Similar words
especia: Dried plant-derived seasoning added to food to give aroma and flavor.
Definition in Spanish
Es una especia aromática y de color intenso que proviene de los estigmas del Crocus sativus y se emplea para realzar platos y bebidas.
Word origin
Spanish azafrán comes via Arabic al-za'farān from Persian za'farān, originally the name for the crocus stigma that became the spice.
Usage tips
- The written accent on azafrán marks stress on the final syllable, and because saffron is costly it is used in very small amounts in cooking.