Spanish word

tila

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtila/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlinden tea

Example

¿Quieres tomar tila esta noche?

Do you want to have linden tea tonight?

Illustration for tila (linden tea)

More examples

Beber tila puede ayudar a conciliar el sueño.

Drinking linden tea can help you fall asleep.

Core concept

Teapot pouring a pale linden infusion into a cup.

Common phrases

  • infusión de tila

    linden tea infusion

  • tomar tila

    drink linden tea

Similar words

té: Hot beverage made by steeping tea leaves, typically caffeinated with a fuller flavor.
infusión: Drink made by steeping flowers or leaves in hot water, a general plant-based brew.
tisana: Caffeine-free herbal infusion made from medicinal herbs or flowers for calming or health.
manzanilla: Mild herbal tea made from chamomile flowers, gently calming and stomach-soothing.

Definition in Spanish

Infusión de flores del tilo empleada como remedio casero para relajar el cuerpo y la mente, a menudo servida con miel.

Word origin

Named ultimately from Latin Tilia, Spanish tilo is the tree name and tila developed as the feminine word for the drink made from its flowers.

Usage tips

  • The phrase '¿Quieres que te prepare una tila?' works as a familiar, caring offer in everyday conversation.

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