herbal
/eɾˈbal/
The Spanish word for herbal is herbal.
The word herbal is an adjective used to describe something made from or with herbs.
Meaning: made from or with herbs (adj)
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, herbal is an adjective used to describe things made of herbs, whereas hierba is the noun for the herb itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective herbal becomes herbales in its plural form to agree with plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾˈbal/
Did you know?
- While herbal describes a plant-based product, the word hierba is often used as a slang term for marijuana in many Spanish-speaking countries.
- A Spanish speaker might use the word infusión to describe an 'herbal' tea, as the term té is often strictly reserved for tea made from the 'Camellia sinensis' plant.
- In some Latin American countries, hierba mala nunca muere is a popular proverb meaning 'bad weeds never die' to describe a persistent enemy.
Examples in context
- Me gusta tomar té natural de hierbas.I like to drink natural herbal tea.
- Este es un remedio herbal muy efectivo.This is a very effective herbal remedy.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a cafe.
- Javier¿Qué quieres beber, Lucía?What do you want to drink, Lucía?
- LucíaQuiero un té herbal, por favor.I want an herbal tea, please.
- JavierYo también voy a pedir uno.I am going to order one too.
- LucíaEs la mejor opción para relajarse.It is the best option for relaxing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “herbal” translations and entries herbal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
