cardamomo
/kaɾdaˈmomo/masculine
The Spanish word for cardamom is cardamomo.
The term refers to the seed or seed capsule.
Meaning: its seed or seed capsule (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cardamomo is masculine and is typically used with the definite article el, as in el cardamomo.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾdaˈmomo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word cardamomo is an example of a 'loanword' that travelled from Ancient Greek through Latin before entering the language.
- In some Spanish-speaking Caribbean regions, cardamomo is often grouped with 'warm spices' like cinnamon and cloves, known as especias dulces or 'sweet spices'.
- Spanish speakers use cardamomo blanco and cardamomo verde to distinguish between the two main types of the seed.
Examples in context
- El té chai a menudo contiene cardamomo.Chai tea often contains cardamom.This sentence shows a common use of cardamomo as an ingredient in chai tea.Tatoeba #10944132 by DJ_Saidez, translation #483699 by adjusting
- El cardamomo es una especia muy aromática.Cardamom is a highly aromatic spice.
- Me gusta añadir cardamomo a mis recetas de postres.I like to add cardamom to my dessert recipes.
- Añade un poco de cardamomo al café.Add a little cardamom to the coffee.
- El aroma del cardamomo es muy intenso.The aroma of the cardamom is very intense.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are baking a cake in the kitchen.
- DanielSofía, ¿tenemos cardamomo para la receta?Sofía, do we have cardamom for the recipe?
- SofíaSí, el cardamomo está en el estante.Yes, the cardamom is on the shelf.
- DanielPerfecto, voy a buscarlo ahora.Perfect, I am going to look for it now.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel, me encanta ese sabor.Thanks, Daniel, I love that flavor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cardamom” translations and entries cardamomo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cardamomo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
