pachulí
/pat͡ʃuli/from spelling rules
The English word "patchouli" is translated into Spanish as pachulí.
The term refers to the oil or perfume derived from patchouli plants.
Meaning: the oil or perfume made from these plants (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Pachulí is used for both formal and informal contexts to mean 'patchouli'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and is typically used with the definite article el, as in el pachulí.
How do you pronounce it?
/patʃuli/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking spiritual circles, pachulí is used in 'limpias' or spiritual cleansings to ground a person's energy to the earth.
- When describing the scent in Spanish, experts often use the word terroso to mean 'earthy', a term that elevates the scent from a mere smell to a professional olfactory category.
- In some Spanish-speaking markets, particularly in artisanal incense-making, you may find 'pachulí' sold as a raw dried leaf rather than just a liquid oil.
Examples in context
- Hoy me puse un perfume con aroma a pachulí.Today, I wore a perfume with a patchouli scent.
- Me gusta el aroma del pachulí.I like the scent of patchouli.
- Este jabón tiene un toque de pachulí.This soap has a hint of patchouli.
- Ella compró un aceite de pachulí puro.She bought a pure patchouli oil.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are browsing in a small boutique.
- Lucía¿Te gusta este perfume de pachulí?Do you like this patchouli perfume?
- JavierSí, el pachulí es mi aroma favorito.Yes, patchouli is my favorite scent.
- LucíaEntonces deberías llevarte este frasco.Then you should take this bottle.
- JavierTienes razón, Lucía, lo compraré.You are right, Lucía, I will buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
