albahaca sagrada
/albaaka saɡɾada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "holy basil" is translated into Spanish as albahaca sagrada.
albahaca sagrada refers to the specific plant known as holy basil.
Meaning: plant (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of albahaca (basil) and sagrada (holy or sacred).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun albahaca is feminine, which requires the adjective to be in its feminine form, sagrada. To express the plural "holy basils", both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in albahacas sagradas.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word albahaca comes from the Arabic word al-ḥabaq, which entered the language during the Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula.
- In certain traditional folk beliefs in Latin America, placing albahaca near the entrance of a home is thought to attract money and good luck.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, albahaca is associated with the concept of 'protection' and is used in spiritual cleansing rituals to ward off negative energy.
Examples in context
- La albahaca sagrada es conocida por sus propiedades medicinales.Holy basil is known for its medicinal properties.
- Me encanta utilizar albahaca santa en mis platos favoritos.I love using holy basil in my favorite dishes.
- La albahaca sagrada es una planta medicinal.Holy basil is a medicinal plant.
- ¿Necesitas albahaca sagrada para el té?Do you need holy basil for the tea?
- Compré un poco de albahaca sagrada en el mercado.I bought some holy basil at the market.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are visiting a garden center.
- DanielMira, Elena, encontraron la albahaca sagrada.Look, Elena, they found the holy basil.
- Elena¡Qué bien! ¿Dónde está la maceta?Great! Where is the pot?
- DanielEstá justo al lado de la albahaca sagrada.It is right next to the holy basil.
- ElenaLlevémosla a casa hoy mismo.Let's take it home today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries albahaca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
