Spanish word

menta

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmenta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmint

Example

Esta infusión lleva menta fresca.

This infusion contains fresh mint.

Illustration for menta (mint)

More examples

El chicle de menta refresca el aliento.

Mint gum freshens the breath.

Core concept

Small green mint plant with serrated leaves.

Common phrases

  • té de menta

    mint tea

  • hojas de menta

    mint leaves

  • chicle de menta

    mint gum

Similar words

hierbabuena: Softly scented cooking mint often used fresh in family recipes and homemade infusions.
yerbabuena: Everyday mint leaves found and mentioned in casual speech and simple home recipes.

Definition in Spanish

Planta aromática cuyas hojas se usan para infusiones, repostería y en preparados con sabor mentolado; también se refiere al sabor mismo.

Word origin

Menta is inherited from Latin mentha via medieval Latin, with the ultimate source in Greek μίνθη that referred to the aromatic plant.

Usage tips

  • When referring to varieties, Spanish commonly uses botanical labels such as menta piperita for peppermint or the phrase sabor a menta to mark the flavor.

Other meanings

  • spearmintnoun
  • peppermintnoun

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