jengibre
/xenˈxibɾe/
The English phrase "root ginger" is translated into Spanish as jengibre.
jengibre refers to the thick, spicy underground stem of the ginger plant used in cooking and medicine.
How do you pronounce it?
/xenˈxibɾe/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word jengibre actually traces its roots back to the Tamil word iñci, which refers to the spice used in ancient Indian cooking.
- In Spanish botany, jengibre is classified as a rizoma because it is a modified underground stem rather than a true root.
- The root of jengibre is shared with the English word 'ginger', meaning they are linguistic cognates that followed parallel paths from Asia to Europe.
Examples in context
- Necesito jengibre fresco para preparar esta recetaI need fresh root ginger to make this recipe
- El jengibre fresco tiene un aroma intensoFresh root ginger has a strong aroma
- A los niños les encanta decorar galletas de jengibre en NavidadChildren love decorating ginger cookies at Christmas
- Me gusta el té de jengibre.I like ginger tea.
- Necesito comprar un poco de jengibre.I need to buy a little ginger.
- El jengibre es muy bueno para la digestión.Ginger is very good for digestion.
- Añade el jengibre picado a la sopa.Add the chopped ginger to the soup.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are in the kitchen preparing a meal.
- Alejandro¿Tienes jengibre en la despensa, María?Do you have ginger in the pantry, María?
- MaríaSí, tengo un trozo de jengibre fresco.Yes, I have a piece of fresh ginger.
- AlejandroPerfecto, lo usaré para el té.Perfect, I will use it for the tea.
- MaríaTe ayudará a sentirte mejor.It will help you feel better.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry jengibre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jengibre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
