basil

BrE /ˈbeɪzəl/ AmE /ˈbeɪzəl/

noun en → es

1 HERB A2

a plant with small green leaves that have a strong smell and taste, used in cooking

albahaca

  • basil plant

Collocations fresh basil · dried basil

  • Add some fresh basil to the pasta.

    Añade algo de albahaca fresca a la pasta.

2 COOKING B1

the leaves of this plant used in cooking, especially to add flavor to food or drinks

albahaca

  • basil leaves

Collocations chopped basil · fresh basil leaves

  • Chop the basil and add it to the salad.

    Corta la albahaca y añádela a la ensalada.