raíz de jengibre
/raiθ de xenxibɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ginger root" is translated into Spanish as raíz de jengibre.
In many culinary contexts, Spanish speakers often refer to the ingredient simply as jengibre rather than specifying raíz de jengibre.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of raíz (root), de (of) and jengibre (ginger).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "ginger roots", you change the noun raíz to raíces while keeping jengibre in its singular form, resulting in raíces de jengibre.
How do you pronounce it?
/raiθ de xenxibɾe/
Did you know?
- While raíz de jengibre is the literal translation, in some Latin American markets you might see it sold as kion, a word borrowed from a Chinese dialect.
- The word jengibre traveled a vast distance to enter Spanish, originating from Old Tamil words iñci and vēr.
- Spanish uses the word raíz to describe the 'square root' in mathematics, known as raíz cuadrada.
Examples in context
- El jengibre es una raíz conocida por sus propiedades medicinales y su sabor peculiar.Ginger root is a root known for its medicinal properties and its distinctive flavor.
- Voy a rallar un poco de raíz de jengibre para esta receta.I'm going to grate some ginger root for this recipe.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar jengibre?Where can I find ginger root?
- Necesito un trozo pequeño de jengibreI need a small piece of ginger root
- Este plato tiene un toque sutil de jengibreThis dish has a subtle hint of ginger root
- El jengibre es conocido por sus propiedades antiinflamatorias y digestivasGinger root is known for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties
- Necesito comprar una raíz de jengibre.I need to buy a ginger root.
- La raíz de jengibre es muy picante.The ginger root is very spicy.
- Corta la raíz de jengibre en trozos pequeños.Cut the ginger root into small pieces.
Example conversation
Javier and María are in the kitchen preparing tea.
- Javier¿Tienes la raíz de jengibre?Do you have the ginger root?
- MaríaSí, la tengo aquí en la mesa.Yes, I have it here on the table.
- JavierPerfecto, vamos a preparar el té.Perfect, let's make the tea.
- MaríaMe parece una idea excelente, Javier.I think that is an excellent idea, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jengibre, raíz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
