cardo mariano
/kaɾdo maɾjano/from spelling rules
The English phrase milk thistle is translated into Spanish as cardo mariano.
cardo mariano is the name for the plant Silybum marianum.
Meaning: Silybum, Silybum marianum (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of cardo (thistle) and mariano (referring to Mary), literally meaning 'Mary's thistle'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is preceded by the masculine article el to say 'the milk thistle' (el cardo mariano).
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾdo maɾjano/
Did you know?
- The name cardo mariano refers to a legend that the white veins on the plant's leaves were created by drops of the Virgin Mary's milk.
- In Spanish, the word cardo is used in the idiom ser un cardo, which describes a person who is particularly stubborn, difficult or prickly.
- The term mariano links the plant to the Virgin Mary, reflecting a deep-rooted Mediterranean tradition of attributing healing herbs to her protection.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría saber más sobre los beneficios del cardo mariano.I would like to know more about the benefits of milk thistle.
- El cardo mariano es bueno para el hígado.Milk thistle is good for the liver.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar extracto de cardo mariano?Where can I buy milk thistle extract?
- Ella toma cápsulas de cardo mariano cada día.She takes milk thistle capsules every day.
Example conversation
At a natural products store.
- MaríaHola, busco algo de cardo mariano.Hello, I am looking for some milk thistle.
- JavierSí, lo tenemos en la estantería de suplementos.Yes, we have it on the supplement shelf.
- María¿Me puede traer una caja, por favor?Can you bring me a box, please?
- JavierClaro, ahora mismo se la traigo.Of course, I will bring it to you right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
