semillas de sésamo
/semiʝas de sesamo/from spelling rules
semillas de sésamo is the Spanish translation for sesame seeds.
This phrase refers to the small, oval seeds harvested from the sesame plant and used in various culinary applications.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of semillas (seeds) and de sésamo (of sesame).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the word ajonjolí is used instead of sésamo to refer to the sesame plant or its seeds. Additionally, Semillas de ajonjolí is a formal term used in regions such as Mexico and Central America.
Did you know?
- The word ajonjolí is used in much of the Spanish speaking world and is thought to be derived from Arabic, reflecting the long history of Moorish influence in Spain.
- The Spanish word sésamo traces its origins back to the Akkadian word šamaššammū, which literally meant 'oil plant'.
- In some Spanish speaking cultures, ajonjolí is used in popular rhymes and folk songs, often associated with wealth or abundance due to the seeds' tiny size and vast quantity.
Examples in context
- La ensalada se adereza con semillas de ajonjolíThe salad is garnished with sesame seeds
- Me encantan las galletas con ajonjolíI love cookies with sesame seeds
- La salsa tahini lleva ajonjolí como ingrediente principalTahini sauce includes sesame seeds as the main ingredient
- En el mercado venden semillas de ajonjolí tostadasThey sell toasted sesame seeds at the market
- Pan con semillas de sésamoBread with sesame seeds
- Las semillas de sésamo son pequeñas.Sesame seeds are small.
- Necesito comprar semillas de sésamo.I need to buy sesame seeds.
- Añade las semillas de sésamo al pan.Add the sesame seeds to the bread.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are in the kitchen preparing a snack.
- Sofía¿Tienes semillas de sésamo para el pan?Do you have sesame seeds for the bread?
- MateoSí, las tengo en la despensa.Yes, I have them in the pantry.
- SofíaPerfecto, Mateo, pásamelas por favor.Perfect, Mateo, pass them to me please.
- MateoAquí tienes el frasco.Here is the jar.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, sésamo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
