Spanish word

lavanda

Pronunciation

IPA/laˈβanda/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlavender

Example

Compré lavanda en el mercado.

I bought lavender at the market.

Illustration for lavanda (lavender)

More examples

Preparé té de lavanda para mis invitados.

I prepared lavender tea for my guests.

Core concept

Violet flower spikes on a grey green aromatic shrub.

Common phrases

  • té de lavanda

    lavender tea

  • flores de lavanda

    lavender flowers

  • ramillete de lavanda

    sprig of lavender

Similar words

violeta: Bright, vivid purple with a lively, high-saturation tone.
lila: Soft, light purple with a gentle, pastel quality.
malva: Dusty, muted pale purple with a slightly grayed cast.
púrpura: Deep, dark purple with intense, rich saturation.

Definition in Spanish

Flor y planta del género Lavandula, apreciada como adorno y por su uso en perfumería y en infusiones.

Word origin

From Latin lavandula, from lavare 'to wash', reflecting its historical use to scent baths and linens.

Usage tips

  • In a market sentence like Compré lavanda the speaker most likely means the plant or its dried flowers for scent or infusion rather than a color or a manufactured product.

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