ashwagandha
/aʃwaˈɡanda/feminine
Ashwagandha in Spanish is ashwagandha. Wiktionary also lists bufera and oroval.
Meaning: Withania somnifera (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ashwagandha | /aʃwaˈɡanda/ | feminine |
| bufera | /buˈfeɾa/ | feminine |
| oroval | /oɾoˈbal/ | masculine |
The term refers to the botanical species Withania somnifera.
Which one should you use?
The term bufera and oroval are also listed as forms in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms bufera and ashwagandha are feminine, while oroval is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/aʃwaˈɡanda/
Did you know?
- Although ashwagandha is used, some Spanish speakers refer to it as ginseng indio. This descriptive phrase is often used to explain the plant's properties to those unfamiliar with the original name.
- While many botanical terms in Spanish are derived from Latin or Greek, ashwagandha is a direct phonetic transplant from Sanskrit, making it one of the few plant names in the Spanish language with ancient Indian roots.
- The word ashwagandha is treated as feminine in Spanish because it is categorized under the noun planta, which is a feminine word.
Examples in context
- Según los estudios realizados, el consumo de ashwagandha puede ayudar a reducir el estrés y mejorar la calidad del sueño.According to conducted studies, the consumption of ashwagandha can help reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
- Últimamente he estado tomando ginseng indio para combatir el agotamiento.Lately, I've been taking ashwagandha to combat exhaustion.
- La ashwagandha es buena para el estrés.Ashwagandha is good for stress.
- He comprado ashwagandha en la tienda naturista.I bought ashwagandha at the health food store.
- ¿Prefieres tomar ashwagandha o té de manzanilla?Do you prefer taking ashwagandha or chamomile tea?
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about natural supplements in the kitchen.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿tienes ashwagandha en casa?Daniel, do you have ashwagandha at home?
- DanielNo, pero puedo comprar la ashwagandha mañana.No, but I can buy the ashwagandha tomorrow.
- LucíaGracias, me ayuda mucho a dormir.Thanks, it helps me sleep a lot.
- DanielDe nada, Lucía, la traeré sin falta.You're welcome, Lucía, I will bring it without fail.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ashwagandha” translations and entries ashwagandha, bufera, oroval, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
