hoja de ortiga
/oxa de oɾtiɡa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nettle leaf" is translated into Spanish as hoja de ortiga.
The phrase refers to the leaf of a plant from the nettle family, often known for causing a stinging sensation when touched.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hoja (leaf), de (of) and ortiga (nettle).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple leaves, change hoja to the plural hojas to form hojas de ortiga.
Did you know?
- While hoja means 'leaf', it is also the standard Spanish word for a 'blade' of a knife or sword.
- The word ortiga comes from the Latin 'urtica', which is also the root for the English word 'urticaria'. This is the medical term for hives or skin rashes caused by contact with irritants.
- The Spanish word hoja is a linguistic relative of the English word 'foil' used in metalwork or paper. Both words descend from the same Latin root referring to a thin leaf-like layer.
Examples in context
- El herbolario recomienda infusión de hoja de ortiga para aliviar los síntomas de la alergia.The herbalist recommends nettle leaf infusion to relieve allergy symptoms.
- Estuve recolectando hojas de ortiga para preparar té. ¿Quieres probarlo?I've been collecting nettle leaves to prepare tea. Do you want to try it?
- La hoja de ortiga puede causar irritación en la piel.The nettle leaf can cause skin irritation.
- La hoja de ortiga puede causar irritación.The nettle leaf can cause irritation.
- Añade una hoja de ortiga a la sopa.Add a nettle leaf to the soup.
- Ten cuidado con esa hoja de ortiga.Be careful with that nettle leaf.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are in a herbalist's shop.
- Mateo¿Tienes hoja de ortiga para el té?Do you have nettle leaf for the tea?
- SofíaSí, tengo hojas muy frescas aquí.Yes, I have very fresh leaves here.
- MateoPerfecto, dame un paquete, por favor.Perfect, give me one package, please.
- SofíaClaro, aquí tienes tu pedido.Sure, here is your order.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hoja, ortiga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
