Spanish word

jazmín

Pronunciation

IPA/xaθˈmin/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjasmine

Example

El jardín huele a jazmín.

The garden smells of jasmine.

Illustration for jazmín (jasmine)

More examples

Me regalaron un ramo de jazmín.

I was given a bouquet of jasmine.

Core concept

Aromatic flowering plant prized in gardens and perfumery.

Common phrases

  • flor de jazmín

    jasmine flower

  • té de jazmín

    jasmine tea

  • perfume de jazmín

    jasmine perfume

Similar words

flor: Blossom or reproductive part of a plant, typically colorful and petal-bearing.
aroma: Characteristic smell or scent of something, often pleasant and noticeable.

Definition in Spanish

Planta y flor de aroma intenso y dulce, apreciada en jardines y en la elaboración de perfumes y tés; sustantivo masculino.

Word origin

Jazmín ultimately comes from Persian yāsamīn, transmitted through Arabic and later French (jasmin) into Spanish.

Usage tips

  • When pluralized the written accent is dropped (jazmín → jazmines), and Spanish j sounds like an English h.

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