semillas de chía
/semiʝas de t͡ʃia/from spelling rules
semillas de chía is the Spanish phrase for 'chia seeds'.
The phrase refers to the small, edible seeds of the Salvia hispanica plant.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of semillas (seeds) and de chía (of chia).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single chia seed, use the singular form semilla de chía.
How do you pronounce it?
/semiʝas de tʃia/
Did you know?
- The word chía is a cognate of the Nahuatl word chiyan, which means 'ant', likely referring to the seed's tiny size.
- In ancient Aztec culture, chía was considered a powerhouse food used by warriors for endurance during long marches.
- The word semillas shares a common ancestor with the English word 'seminar', as both trace back to the idea of 'seed' or 'germination'.
Examples in context
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo comprar semillas de chía?Do you know where I can buy chia seeds?
- Sí, en el supermercado cerca de mi casa tienen granos de chía.Yes, the supermarket near my house has chia seeds.
- Sería bueno incluir chía en nuestra dieta por sus beneficios.It would be good to include chia seeds in our diet for their benefits.
- Las semillas de chía son muy saludables.Chia seeds are very healthy.
- Necesito comprar semillas de chía en el supermercado.I need to buy chia seeds at the supermarket.
- ¿Quieres añadir semillas de chía a tu yogur?Do you want to add chia seeds to your yogurt?
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are in a kitchen making breakfast.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿tienes semillas de chía?Alejandro, do you have chia seeds?
- AlejandroSí, están en la despensa.Yes, they are in the pantry.
- MaríaPerfecto, las usaré para mi batido.Perfect, I will use them for my smoothie.
- AlejandroEs una excelente idea, María.It is an excellent idea, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chía, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
