infusión
/infuˈsjon/feminine
The English word "infusion" is translated into Spanish as infusión.
The term infusión refers to a product consisting of a liquid that has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract their useful qualities. You may also encounter the term Agua aromática to describe aromatic infusions specifically made from fruits or herbs.
Meaning: a product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun infusión is feminine, which is why it is used with the feminine indefinite article una in the phrase una infusión. The plural form of the word is infusiones.
How do you pronounce it?
/infuˈsjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish culture, drinking una infusión is often viewed as a digestive aid and is commonly served after a large dinner, whereas coffee is more typical for breakfast.
- While infusión is the technical term, many Spanish speakers use the word manzanilla as a shorthand for any soothing herbal infusion, even if the drink is not actually made from chamomile.
- In Spain and many Latin American countries, if you order un té but do not want tea leaves, you should ask for una infusión. Using the word té specifically implies the presence of the tea plant, whereas infusión covers all herbal blends.
Examples in context
- Yo quiero una infusión.I want an infusion.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for an infusión.Tatoeba #7468938 by arh, translation #11450921 by Serveto
- Bebí una infusión de hierbas.I drank an herbal infusion.This sentence is useful for describing drinking an infusión made from herbs.Tatoeba #1859867 by Shishir, translation #1725308 by belgavox
- Preparé una deliciosa tisana de manzanillaI prepared a delicious chamomile infusion
- Me encanta una buena infusión de mentaI love a good peppermint infusion
- El agua con frutas es una bebida infusionada refrescanteFruit-infused water is a refreshing beverage
- Me encanta tomar agua aromática de jazmínI love drinking jasmine aromatic water
- El doctor me recomendó tomar una infusión de valeriana antes de dormirThe doctor recommended that I drink a valerian infusion before going to sleep
- Esta infusión de manzanilla es muy relajante.This chamomile infusion is very relaxing.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are having tea in the afternoon.
- Lucía¿Quieres una infusión caliente, Daniel?Do you want a hot infusion, Daniel?
- DanielSí, gracias, Lucía. Me vendría bien.Yes, thank you, Lucía. It would be good for me.
- LucíaTengo una infusión de menta muy rica.I have a very tasty mint infusion.
- DanielPerfecto, me encanta la menta.Perfect, I love mint.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “infusion” translations and entries infusión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
