Spanish word

jengibre

Pronunciation

IPA/xeŋˈxiβɾe/

Meaning

  • masculine nounginger

Example

¿Puedes traer un poco de jengibre para la sopa?

Can you bring a little ginger for the soup?

Illustration for jengibre (ginger)

More examples

Añade un poco de jengibre fresco al salteado.

Add a little fresh ginger to the stir-fry.

Core concept

Knobbly pale-brown rhizome used to flavor food, drinks, and infusions.

Common phrases

  • jengibre fresco

    fresh ginger

  • galletas de jengibre

    ginger cookies

  • miel con jengibre

    honey with ginger

Similar words

condimento: Ingredient added in small amounts during cooking to give dishes flavor.
especia: Dried plant-derived seasoning prized for its aroma and concentrated flavor.
raíz: Thick edible underground part of a plant commonly used as food.

Definition in Spanish

Rizoma comestible de sabor picante que se emplea para dar gusto y aroma a comidas, bebidas e infusiones, consumiéndose en trozos, rallado o en polvo.

Word origin

From Sanskrit śṛṅgavera via Greek ζιγγίβερις and Latin, the name means 'hornlike root' and refers to the plant's knobbly underground rhizome.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish culinary contexts jengibre is masculine (el jengibre) and recipes often specify form with phrases such as jengibre fresco, jengibre rallado, or jengibre en polvo.

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