Spanish word

cebolleta

Pronunciation

IPA/θeβoˈʝeta/

Meaning

  • feminine noungreen onion

Example

Pon unas hojas de cebolleta en la ensalada.

Put some green onion leaves on the salad.

Illustration for cebolleta (green onion)

More examples

Compra un manojo de cebolleta en el mercado.

Buy a bunch of green onions at the market.

Core concept

Thin young onion with a small white bulb and tender green stalks for chopping over dishes.

Common phrases

  • manojo de cebolleta

    bunch of green onions

  • cebolleta fresca

    fresh green onions

  • cebolleta para decorar

    green onion for garnish

Similar words

cebolla: Large bulb onion with concentric layers and firm flesh, used raw or cooked.
cebollín: Very thin green shoots, finely chopped to add a mild onion flavor and color.
puerro: Long-stemmed leek with an extended white section, gently cooked to sweeten soups.

Definition in Spanish

Parte joven y delgada de la familia de las cebollas, con bulbo pequeño y tallos verdes comestibles usados como condimento o guarnición.

Word origin

A diminutive formed from cebolla 'onion' plus -eta to denote a smaller, younger onion, with cebolla itself from Latin cepa.

Usage tips

  • Usually used raw or only briefly cooked as a finishing garnish rather than as a main cooking onion.

Other meanings

  • scallionnoun
  • spring onionnoun

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