List of Spanish Herbs and Spices
Spanish cuisine uses variety of spices, many of which are grown across the Europe, while others were imported from similar climates.
English Name | Spanish |
Anise | Anís |
Basil | Albahaca |
A bayleaf | Una hoja de laurel |
Borage | Borraja |
Caraway | Alcaravea |
Cardamom | Cardamomo |
Cayenne pepper | Pimienta de cayena |
Chervil | Perifollo |
Chili | Chile |
Chives | Cebollinos |
Cinnamon | Canela |
Cloves | Clavos |
Coriander | Cilantro, Coriandro |
Cumin | Comino |
Curry | Curry |
Dill | Eneldo |
Fennel | Hinojo |
Fenugreek | Fenogreco, Alholva |
Fines Herbes | Finas Hierbas |
Garlic | Ajo |
Ginger | Jengibre |
Juniper | Enebro |
Lemon balm | Melisa |
Lemon grass | Limoncillo |
Mace | Macis, Macia |
Marjoram | Mejorana |
Mint | Menta |
Mustard | Mostaza |
Nutmeg | Nuez moscada |
Oregano | Grégano |
Paprika | Pimentón dulce, Paprika |
Parsley | Perejil |
Pepper | Pimienta |
Peppermint | Hierbabuena |
Poppy seeds | Semillas de amapola |
Rosemary | Romero |
Saffron | Azafrán |
Sage | Salvia |
Savory | Ajedrea |
Sesame seeds | Semillas de ajonjolí/sésamo |
Spearmint | Menta verde |
Tarragon | Estragón |
Thyme | Tomillo |
Turmeric | Cúrcuma |
Vanilla | Vainilla |