jazmín
/xaθˈmin/masculine
In Spanish, jasmine is jazmín.
jazmín is a masculine noun used to refer to plants of the genus Jasminum. When you want to refer to the fragrance of jasmine, you can use the phrases el aroma del jazmín or el olor del jazmín.
Meaning: plant of genus Jasminum (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun jazmín is jazmines.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaθˈmin/
Did you know?
- The word jazmín is a linguistic traveler that entered Spanish via Andalusian Arabic from Persian roots.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the jazmín is culturally associated with purity and is often planted near altars or religious shrines.
- In Spanish literature and poetry, jazmín is often used as a symbol of nocturnal beauty because the flower's scent becomes more intense after dark.
Examples in context
- A Tom le gusta el arroz jazmín.Tom likes Jasmine rice.This sentence shows how to use jazmín when referring to a type of rice.Tatoeba #9849426 by hayastan, translation #9849296 by Hybrid
- Yo tomaría algo de té verde con jazmín.I would drink some jasmine green tea.This sentence shows how to use jazmín when referring to a type of tea.Tatoeba #1497613 by leoruilova, translation #493308 by FeuDRenais
- ¡Mira ese hermoso yasminero en el jardín de mi vecino!Look at that beautiful jasmine plant in my neighbor's garden!
- los pétalos del jazmín son blancosThe petals of jasmine flowers are white
- Mi madre tiene una planta de jazmín en el balcón de casa.My mother has a jasmine plant on the balcony at home.
- Me encanta el suave aroma del jazmín en primavera.I love the gentle scent of jasmine in spring.
- El jardín está lleno de hermosas flores de jazmín.The garden is filled with beautiful jasmine flowers.
- La esencia de jazmín se utiliza en la elaboración de perfumes.Jasmine essence is used in the production of perfumes.
- El jazmín huele muy bien.The jasmine smells very good.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are walking through a garden.
- AlejandroMira ese jazmín blanco.Look at that white jasmine.
- MaríaEs una flor hermosa, Alejandro.It is a beautiful flower, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta su aroma?Do you like its scent?
- MaríaSí, me encanta.Yes, I love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jasmine” translations and entries jazmín, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jazmín, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
