jengibre
everyday, Mexico
The root is called jengibre in Mexican Spanish. It is used in teas, juices and cooking. It is also called Pelirrojo and Colorado.
Meaning: spicy root used as a spice and remedy (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| jengibre | everyday, Mexico |
| Pelirrojo | red haired person |
| Colorado | red haired person |
People drink té de jengibre for a sore throat or an upset stomach and add it to juices and sauces.
Which one should you use?
If you meant a ginger haired person, Spanish uses pelirrojo for a man and pelirroja for a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
Say hen-HEE-breh. Both j and g sound like the English "h".
Did you know?
- The word jengibre is spelled with both j and g, and both are pronounced like an English "h".
Examples in context
- Quiero un té de jengibre.I want a ginger tea.
- Le puse jengibre a la sopa.I added ginger to the soup.
- Mi primo es pelirrojo.My cousin is ginger haired.
Example conversation
Don Ramiro buys produce from Marisol at a market in Toluca.
- Don RamiroBuenas tardes, ¿tiene jengibre?Good afternoon, do you have ginger?
- MarisolSí, fresquecito. ¿Cuánto le doy?Yes, nice and fresh. How much shall I give you?
- Don RamiroUn puñito, es para un té.A small handful, it is for a tea.
