How to Say "Ginger" in Spanish

jengibre

/xenˈxibɾe/masculine

The English word "ginger" is translated into Spanish as jengibre.

jengibre refers to the spice. It is a masculine noun.

Meaning: spice (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some regions, the masculine noun kión is used to refer to ginger.

jengibre is a masculine noun and is typically used with the definite article el.

/xenˈxibɾe/

While jengibre is used for the spice, Spanish speakers use entirely different words for 'ginger' when describing hair color, such as pelirrojo.
The word jengibre shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'ginger'. Both trace back to the Old Tamil word iñcivēr.
The term kión is so dominant in some Andean regions that a speaker using jengibre might be identified as a foreigner or a textbook learner.

¿Te gusta el jengibre?
Do you like ginger?
This sentence is useful for asking about a person's preference for jengibre.
Tatoeba #10198838 by Seael, translation #10164896 by ddnktr
Odio el sabor del jengibre.
I hate the taste of ginger.
This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for the taste of jengibre.
Tatoeba #10198848 by Seael, translation #10164898 by ddnktr
¿Notas el sabor de jengibre?
Can you taste the ginger?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone can perceive the flavor of jengibre.
Tatoeba #10198846 by Seael, translation #6939256 by Eccles17
El kión es un ingrediente esencial en la preparación del ceviche peruano.
Ginger is an essential ingredient in the preparation of Peruvian ceviche.
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Lucía and Mateo are making tea in the kitchen.

Lucía

Voy a ponerle un poco de jengibre al té.
I'm going to put a bit of ginger in the tea.
Mateo

Me parece bien, es muy saludable.
That sounds good, it's very healthy.
Lucía

Tengo jengibre fresco en la nevera.
I have fresh ginger in the fridge.
Mateo

Perfecto, ponle una rodaja pequeña.
Perfect, put in a small slice.

Sources

Wiktionary, “ginger” translations and entries jengibre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries jengibre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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