How to Say "Sage Herb" in Spanish

salvia

/ˈsalbja/

The English phrase "sage herb" is translated into Spanish as salvia.

salvia refers to the aromatic plant used in cooking and traditional medicine.

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun salvia is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article la when referring to the herb.

/ˈsalbja/

While the herb is 'salvia', a person who is considered 'wise' is described as 'sabio', which sounds similar but is a completely different word.
In certain Spanish-speaking regions, salvia is used in 'limpias' or spiritual cleansings to clear negative energy from a home.
In some traditional Spanish folk medicine, salvia is specifically associated with the transition to menopause due to its perceived effect on hormonal balance.

La salvia se utiliza para remedios naturales
Sage is used for natural remedies
Añade un poco de salvia real a ese guiso
Add some real sage to that stew
Para preparar esta receta italiana, necesitarás salvia fresca
To prepare this Italian recipe, you will need fresh sage
La salvia se utiliza en la medicina tradicional para aliviar los síntomas de la gripe
Sage is used in traditional medicine to relieve flu symptoms
La salvia es una hierba perenne de la familia de las Lamiáceas
Sage is a perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family
La salvia es muy buena para la digestión.
Sage is very good for digestion.
Necesito comprar salvia en el mercado.
I need to buy sage at the market.
Añade un poco de salvia a la sopa.
Add a little bit of sage to the soup.

Lucía and Mateo are cooking dinner together in their kitchen.

Lucía

¿Tienes salvia fresca para el guiso?
Do you have fresh sage for the stew?
Mateo

Sí, la tengo en el estante.
Yes, I have it on the shelf.
Lucía

Perfecto, pásamela por favor.
Perfect, pass it to me please.
Mateo

Aquí tienes, Lucía.
Here you go, Lucía.

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