Spanish word

manzanilla

Pronunciation

IPA/manθaˈniʝa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchamomile tea

Example

¿Quieres una taza de manzanilla?

Do you want a cup of chamomile tea?

Illustration for manzanilla (chamomile tea)

More examples

Una taza de manzanilla me ayudó a relajarme antes de dormir.

A cup of chamomile tea helped me relax before sleeping.

Core concept

Small pale teacup with floating chamomile blooms.

Common phrases

  • taza de manzanilla

    cup of chamomile tea

  • té de manzanilla

    chamomile tea

  • infusión de manzanilla

    chamomile infusion

Similar words

camomila: Tea brewed from chamomile flowers, with a soothing, mildly sweet floral flavor.
té: Beverage brewed from the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), served hot or iced.
infusión: Drink made by steeping herbs, flowers, or fruit in hot water, often caffeine-free.
tila: Gentle herbal infusion made from linden (tila) flowers or leaves with a calming scent.

Definition in Spanish

Té o infusión preparada con las flores de la planta llamada manzanilla, conocida por su aroma suave y su efecto calmante.

Word origin

Spanish manzanilla comes from manzana 'apple' plus the diminutive -illa, a name given because the plant's tiny flowers and aroma suggested a little apple.

Usage tips

  • On menus and in shops manzanilla can mean the herbal infusion or an Andalusian sherry, so specify 'té' or 'vino' to avoid confusion.

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