orégano
/oˈɾeɡano/masculine
Oregano in Spanish is orégano.
The word orégano refers to the leaves used to flavour food.
Meaning: leaves used to flavour food (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, an alternative term for oregano is orégano cimarrón. In some Caribbean countries like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, the term oreganón is used for oregano. In Argentina, the term orégano común translates to 'common oregano'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈɾeɡano/
Did you know?
- The word orégano may derive from the Ancient Greek words for 'mountain' and 'brightness', potentially describing the shimmering look of the plant on a hillside.
- Beyond the kitchen, orégano is traditionally used in folk medicine across many Spanish-speaking cultures to treat indigestion and respiratory ailments.
- In some Latin American households, it is customary to rub dried orégano between the palms of the hands to release its essential oils before adding it to a dish.
Examples in context
- No añadas cilantro ni albahaca. Solo orégano.Don't add coriander or basil. Just oregano.This sentence shows how to specify using only orégano instead of other herbs.Tatoeba #13845744 by Seael, translation #13846203 by araneo
- Me encanta el orégano.I love oregano.This sentence expresses a personal preference for orégano.Tatoeba #6402600 by mervert1, translation #6402597 by mervert1
- Tengo una maceta con planta de orégano en mi dormitorio.I have a pot of oregano plant in my bedroom.This sentence describes having a plant of orégano in a pot.Tatoeba #6405379 by mervert1, translation #6402598 by mervert1
- La receta de salsa italiana requiere orégano como uno de los ingredientes principales.The Italian sauce recipe requires oregano as one of the main ingredients.
- Siempre añado un poco de orégano a la pizza casera.I always add a bit of oregano to homemade pizza.
- En mi jardín tengo orégano fresco para utilizar en la cocina.In my garden, I have fresh oregano to use in the kitchen.
- ¿Me puedes pasar el orégano para sazonar esta sopa?Can you pass me the oregano to season this soup?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are cooking a pizza together.
- AlejandroElena, ¿dónde está el orégano?Elena, where is the oregano?
- ElenaEstá en el armario de las especias.It is in the spice cupboard.
- AlejandroYa lo encontré, voy a ponerle un poco.I found it, I'm going to put some on.
- ElenaPerfecto, el orégano le da muy buen sabor.Perfect, the oregano gives it a very good flavor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oregano” translations and entries orégano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries orégano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
