ginseng (yinsen)
masculine
In Spanish, the English phrase 'ginseng' is translated as ginseng (yinsen).
ginseng (yinsen) refers to the root of the plant or the extract derived from it. In formal scientific or medical literature, the botanical name Panax ginseng is used.
Meaning: root of such a plant, or the extract (noun)
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, ginseng is colloquially used to describe any root-based stimulant, even if the plant is not biologically a Panax.
- If you are looking for ginseng-related products in a Spanish pharmacy, you might see them labeled under the category of adaptógenos, which refers to substances that help the body resist stress.
- Because ginseng is a loanword, its plural form can be either los ginseng (keeping it invariable) or los ginsengs, though the former is much more common in formal writing.
Examples in context
- Me han recomendado tomar ginseng para aumentar mi energía durante el día.I have been recommended to take ginseng to boost my energy during the day.
