manzanilla
/manθaniʝa/from spelling rules
The English word chamomile is manzanilla in Spanish.
manzanilla refers to the chamomile plant, which belongs to the genus Matricaria. You can use this term to refer to products derived from it, such as té de manzanilla (chamomile tea) or aceite de manzanilla (chamomile oil).
How do you pronounce it?
/manθaniʝa/
Did you know?
- In Spain, manzanilla is also the name of a pale, salty white wine from Sanlúcar de Barrameda. If you order a manzanilla at a tapas bar, you will receive a glass of sherry rather than a herbal tea.
- The word manzanilla is the diminutive of manzana, meaning 'little apple'. This is because the flower heads of the chamomile plant resemble tiny apples.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, manzanilla is treated as a home remedy for more than just sleep. It is commonly used as a soothing wash for tired eyes or as a natural rinse to lighten hair color.
Examples in context
- Bebió manzanilla caliente y comió delicioso pastel de miel.He drank hot chamomile tea and ate delicious honey cake.This sentence shows how to describe someone drinking hot chamomile tea and eating honey cake using manzanilla.Tatoeba #13656653 by Seael, translation #13656652 by mervert1
- La manzanilla crece aquí.The chamomile grows here.This sentence illustrates using manzanilla to describe where the chamomile grows.Tatoeba #12033253 by Ahha, translation #12033245 by Ahha
- Quiero un té de manzanilla.I want a chamomile tea.This sentence is useful for ordering a chamomile tea using manzanilla.Tatoeba #2177546 by arlansae, translation #838785 by Scott
- Por favor, me gustaría una taza de té de manzanilla.Please, I would like a cup of chamomile tea.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are in the kitchen making tea.
- Javier¿Quieres una taza de manzanilla?Do you want a cup of chamomile?
- LucíaSí, por favor, me duele el estómago.Yes, please, my stomach hurts.
- JavierLa manzanilla te ayudará a relajarte.The chamomile will help you relax.
- LucíaMuchas gracias, Javier.Thank you very much, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manzanilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
