maza
/ˈmaθa/
The Spanish word for the spice mace is maza.
Meaning: a spice (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmaθa/
Did you know?
- The word maza is related to the Sanskrit word matya, which meant a club or a harrow.
- In some contexts, maza refers to a heavy, blunt tool, similar to how the English word 'mace' can refer to a ceremonial staff.
- In Spanish, the word maza can also describe a large cluster of flowers or a thick bundle of something.
Examples in context
- Solo una pizca de flor de nuez moscada es suficiente para realzar el sabor del postre.Just a pinch of mace is enough to enhance the flavor of the dessert.
- Agrego un poquito de arilo de nuez moscada a mis guisos para realzar su sabor.I add a bit of mace to my stews to enhance their flavor.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are cooking together.
- AlejandroElena, ¿dónde está la maza?Elena, where is the mace?
- ElenaEstá en el estante de las especias.It is on the spice shelf.
- AlejandroYa la vi, gracias.I see it now, thanks.
- ElenaNo pongas demasiada maza.Don't put too much mace.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry maza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
