Spanish Conversation · Level 70
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Spanish word
comino
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈmino/
Meaning
- masculine nouncumin
Example
¿Le pones comino a la ensalada?
Do you put cumin on the salad?
More examples
Me gusta el comino molido en las lentejas.
I like ground cumin in lentils.
Core concept
Warm, earthy pale-brown seeds or their ground powder.
Common phrases
comino molido
ground cumin
sabor a comino
cumin flavor
Similar words
cilantro: Adds a fresh, bright herbal aroma with tender green leaves and stems served raw or as a garnish.
coriandro: Has a citrusy, slightly floral scent and consists of dried round seeds or powder used as a spice.
perejil: Gives mild, grassy freshness with chopped green leaves used to add color and aroma to dishes.
pimienta: Has sharp, pungent heat from black or white peppercorns usually ground to add spiciness and aroma.
Definition in Spanish
Es la especia llamada comino, apreciada por su aroma terroso y su sabor intenso, que se emplea tanto en semillas como molida para dar carácter a salsas y adobos.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Latin cuminum and ultimately from Greek kyminon meaning 'cumin' or 'aromatic seed' via Mediterranean trade.
Usage tips
- The noun is masculine (el comino) and many recipes specify comino molido or semillas de comino to indicate ground spice or whole seeds.
Other meanings
- cumin seednoun