mirra
/ˈmira/feminine
The English word myrrh is translated into Spanish as mirra.
mirra refers to the dried sap of the myrrha tree.
Meaning: dried sap of the myrrha tree (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
mirra is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmira/.
Did you know?
- Because mirra is so closely linked to the Three Wise Men, using the word in a non-religious context can sound oddly theatrical or anachronistic to a native speaker.
- In Spanish literature, mirra is often paired with incienso (incense) to symbolize the duality of divinity and human suffering.
- The word mirra entered the Spanish language via the Latin 'myrrha', which was itself an adaptation of the Ancient Greek 'múrrha'.
Examples in context
- El uso de mirra se remonta a la antigüedad.The use of myrrh dates back to ancient times.
- ¿Podría explicarme cuál es la composición de esa medicina a base de mirra?Could you please explain the composition of that medicine containing myrrh?
- La mirra tiene un aroma muy fuerte.The myrrh has a very strong aroma.
- Compré un poco de mirra en la tienda.I bought a little bit of myrrh at the store.
- Ese incienso contiene mirra y otros aceites.That incense contains myrrh and other oils.
Example conversation
At an old apothecary shop.
- MateoLucía, ¿tienes mirra de buena calidad?Lucía, do you have good quality myrrh?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, tengo la mejor mirra aquí.Yes, Mateo, I have the best myrrh here.
- MateoPerfecto, necesito la mirra para mi medicina.Perfect, I need the myrrh for my medicine.
- LucíaTe prepararé una mezcla muy especial.I will prepare a very special blend for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “myrrh” translations and entries mirra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mirra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
