romero
/roˈmeɾo/masculine
The English word rosemary is romero in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists rosmarino.
Meaning: shrub (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| romero | /roˈmeɾo/ | masculine |
| rosmarino | /rosmaɾino/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
romero refers to the rosemary shrub. If you need to specify that you are using the fresh herb, you can say romero fresco.
Which one should you use?
romero is the standard term for rosemary, while rosmarino is a less common variant used in some contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Mexico, romero may refer to the herb tarragon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun romero is masculine and is typically preceded by the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/roˈmeɾo/
Did you know?
- The word romero can also be a surname or a way to refer to a person who goes on a pilgrimage, derived from the Greek word for 'Roman'.
- In Spanish folk traditions, romero is symbolically linked to fidelity and memory.
Examples in context
- La albahaca, la salvia, el romero, el tomillo y el orégano son hierbas finas populares.Basil, sage, rosemary, thyme and oregano are popular herbs.This sentence lists several popular fine herbs, including romero.Tatoeba #6389622 by mervert1, translation #1490328 by niceguydave
- Me encanta cocinar con romero, le da un sabor delicioso a las carnes asadas.I love cooking with rosemary, it gives a delicious flavor to grilled meats.
- Por favor, asegúrese de añadir el romero fresco en la salsa.Please make sure to add the fresh rosemary to the sauce.
- El romero crece muy bien en esta maceta.The rosemary grows very well in this pot.
- Tengo un romero pequeño en el jardín.I have a small rosemary shrub in the garden.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are in a garden center.
- Mateo¿Te gusta este romero?Do you like this rosemary?
- SofíaSí, el romero es muy aromático.Yes, the rosemary is very aromatic.
- MateoSofía, ¿compramos uno para tu cocina?Sofía, shall we buy one for your kitchen?
- Sofía¡Claro que sí, Mateo!Of course, Mateo!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rosemary” translations and entries romero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries romero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
