Spanish word

infusión

Pronunciation

IPA/infuˈsjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounherbal tea

Example

Siempre tomo infusión antes de dormir.

I always drink herbal tea before going to bed.

Illustration for infusión (herbal tea)

More examples

Prefiero una infusión fría en verano.

I prefer a cold herbal tea in summer.

Core concept

Mug of aromatic liquid extracted from herbs, flowers, or roots.

Common phrases

  • tomar infusión

    have an herbal tea

  • infusión de hierbas

    herbal tea

  • infusión caliente

    hot herbal tea

Similar words

té: Hot drink from Camellia sinensis leaves, available as green, black, or oolong, usually caffeinated.
tisana: Brew of medicinal herbs or dried fruit, prepared to soothe symptoms or aid digestion.

Definition in Spanish

Líquido resultante de dejar hojas, flores o raíces en agua caliente para extraer su aroma y propiedades, consumido como bebida.

Word origin

The noun comes from Latin infusionem (from infundere 'to pour') and originally named the liquid obtained by pouring water over plant material to extract its constituents.

Usage tips

  • English speakers should note that infusión commonly names the drink itself, not the tea plant, so use infusión for tisanes and reserve té for Camellia sinensis varieties.

Other meanings

  • teanoun
  • intravenous infusionnoun

Related words

  • infusarinfuseverb
  • infusortea infusernoun

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