hierba morada
/jeɾba moɾada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "purple weed" translates to Spanish as hierba morada.
hierba morada is used to mean "purple weed". Additionally, hierba de color morado can be used to express "weed of purple color".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hierba (weed/herb) and morada (purple).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in hierbas moradas.
How do you pronounce it?
/jeɾba moɾada/
Did you know?
- The word morada can also mean 'dwelling' or 'residence' in Spanish. Depending on the context, hierba morada could be jokingly interpreted as 'weed that lives here'.
- In certain Spanish-speaking cultures, the color morado is strongly associated with mourning and the Lenten season, specifically during the Passion of Christ.
- While hierba refers to a weed, in many Spanish-speaking countries, the word hierba is also the common slang term for 'marijuana'.
Examples in context
- Esa hierba morada crece en el jardín.That purple weed grows in the garden.
- No toques la hierba morada de la esquina.Don't touch the purple weed on the corner.
- Vi una hierba morada muy extraña hoy.I saw a very strange purple weed today.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are walking through a park.
- Daniel¿Ves esa hierba morada allí?Do you see that purple weed over there?
- LucíaSí, es muy bonita.Yes, it is very pretty.
- DanielLucía, no te acerques demasiado.Lucía, don't get too close.
- Lucía¿Por qué, Daniel?Why, Daniel?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
