herb

S2 W2

BrE /hɜːb/ AmE /hɜːrb/

noun en → es

1 PLANT A2

a plant that is used in cooking or for medicinal purposes, especially one that does not have a thick stem and dies down to the ground each winter

hierba, planta aromática

  • an herb

Collocations herb garden · medicinal herbs

  • She grows a variety of herbs in her kitchen garden.

    Ella cultiva una variedad de hierbas en su jardín de cocina.

2 MEDICINE B1

a plant or part of a plant that is used to make medicine, especially one that does not have a thick stem and dies down to the ground each winter

hierba medicinal

  • an herb

Collocations herbal remedy · medicinal herbs

  • The herb is used to treat digestive problems.

    La hierba se utiliza para tratar problemas digestivos.

1 FOOD A2

a plant that is used in cooking, especially one that does not have a thick stem and dies down to the ground each winter

hierba de cocina

  • an herb

Collocations herb garden · fresh herbs

  • Fresh herbs add flavor to any dish.

    Las hierbas frescas añaden sabor a cualquier plato.

2 FOOD B1

a plant that is used in cooking, especially one that does not have a thick stem and dies down to the ground each winter

especia

  • an herb

Collocations herb garden · fresh herbs

  • The chef uses a variety of herbs to season the dishes.

    El chef utiliza una variedad de hierbas para condimentar los platos.

1 MEDICINE B1

a plant or part of a plant that is used to make medicine, especially one that does not have a thick stem and dies down to the ground each winter

planta medicinal

  • an herb

Collocations herbal remedy · medicinal herbs

  • The plant is used to make herbal remedies.

    La planta se utiliza para hacer remedios herbales.

2 MEDICINE B1

a plant or part of a plant that is used to make medicine, especially one that does not have a thick stem and dies down to the ground each winter

hierba medicinal

  • an herb

Collocations herbal remedy · medicinal herbs

  • The herbal tea is made from dried herbs.

    El té herbal se hace a partir de hierbas secas.

1 FOOD B1

a plant that is used in cooking, especially one that does not have a thick stem and dies down to the ground each winter

especia

  • an herb

Collocations herb garden · fresh herbs

  • The fresh herbs are used to garnish the dishes.

    Las hierbas frescas se utilizan para adornar los platos.

2 FOOD B1

a plant that is used in cooking, especially one that does not have a thick stem and dies down to the ground each winter

hierba de cocina

  • an herb

Collocations herb garden · fresh herbs

  • The chef uses a variety of fresh herbs in his recipes.

    El chef utiliza una variedad de hierbas frescas en sus recetas.