cilantro
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico the herb is cilantro, just as in English. Tacos are often ordered con cebolla y cilantro, with onion and cilantro. It is also called cilantro fresco and semillas de cilantro.
Meaning: a fresh herb (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| cilantro | everyday, Mexico |
| cilantro fresco | fresh |
| semillas de cilantro | seeds |
The herb goes in salsas, soups and tacos. At a taco stand you might hear ¿Con todo?, and todo usually includes onion and cilantro.
How do you pronounce it?
The c at the start sounds like an English "s" and the stress falls on the second syllable: si-LAN-tro.
Did you know?
- Some people find that cilantro tastes like soap, and this is linked to their genes.
Examples in context
- Los tacos van con cebolla y cilantro.The tacos come with onion and cilantro.
- Compré un manojo de cilantro.I bought a bunch of cilantro.
- A mí no me gusta el cilantro.I do not like cilantro.
Example conversation
Aurora orders tacos al pastor at a street stand in Mexico City.
- AuroraTres de pastor, por favor.Three al pastor, please.
- Taquero¿Con todo?With everything?
- AuroraSí, con cebolla y cilantro.Yes, with onion and cilantro.
