Spanish Conversation · Level 23
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Spanish word
perejil
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾeˈxil/
Meaning
- masculine nounparsley
Example
¿Tienes perejil en casa?
Do you have any parsley at home?
More examples
¿Quieres perejil fresco para la ensalada?
Do you want fresh parsley for the salad?
Core concept
Small bright-green herb leaves used as a fresh garnish to add color and a light, grassy note to soups, sauces, and salads.
Common phrases
perejil fresco
fresh parsley
sopa con perejil
soup with parsley
Similar words
cilantro: Bright green leaves with a strong, pungent aroma often chopped into salsas and fresh Latin dishes.
albahaca: Tender glossy leaves with a sweet, fresh scent used whole or torn in pesto and Italian cooking.
orégano: Robust leaves usually dried and crumbled to season pizza, tomato sauces, and slow-cooked stews.
menta: Fragrant green leaves with a cool, refreshing scent brewed or steeped for mint tea and drinks.
Definition in Spanish
Designa la planta culinaria cuyas hojas verdes se usan para dar color y un toque fresco a sopas, salsas y ensaladas.
Word origin
The Spanish name derives from Greek petroselinon, whose elements petros 'rock' and selinon 'celery' formed a compound that passed into Latin as petroselinum and then became perejil.
Usage tips
- Spanish perejil denotes parsley, not cilantro, so recipes listing perejil refer to a milder, grassy herb rather than coriander leaves.