acedera común
/aθeˌdeɾa koˈmun/
The English word sorrel is translated into Spanish as acedera común.
The term acedera común refers to the plant of the genus Rumex.
Meaning: plant of genus Rumex (noun)
Which one should you use?
acedera común is the name of the plant, whereas alazán is the specific adjective used to describe the color sorrel, particularly when describing horses.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word for sorrel is vinagrera. In Mexico, the term for sorrel is hierba agria, while in Argentina and Uruguay, the term for sorrel is yerba vinagrera.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/aθeˌdeɾa koˈmun/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Ayer preparé una ensalada con acedera fresca.Yesterday I made a salad with fresh sorrel.
- ¡Vamos a plantar acedera en el jardín trasero!Let's plant sorrel in the backyard!
- La acedera le da un toque ácido a la sopa.Sorrel adds a tangy touch to the soup.
- La acedera común crece en el jardín.The common sorrel grows in the garden.
- Necesito buscar la acedera común para la ensalada.I need to look for common sorrel for the salad.
- Esa planta es una acedera común.That plant is a common sorrel.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are in a botanical garden.
- Sofía¿Qué es esa planta verde, Javier?What is that green plant, Javier?
- JavierEs una acedera común.It is a common sorrel.
- SofíaTiene un sabor muy ácido.It has a very sour taste.
- JavierSí, es típica de esta zona.Yes, it is typical of this area.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sorrel” translations and entries acedera común, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acedera, común, CC BY-SA 4.0.
