Tajín
/taxin/from spelling rulesstandard
Tajín is the name of a Mexican seasoning made of chili, lime and salt. Say it tah-HEEN, with the stress on the last syllable and the j like an English h. It is also called Tajín Clásico.
Meaning: a Mexican chili and lime seasoning brand (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tajín | /taxin/ (from spelling rules) | standard |
| Tajín Clásico | standard |
People sprinkle Tajín on fruit such as mango, watermelon and cucumber, and on corn and snacks. Tajín Clásico is the original version. In Spanish it takes the article el: el Tajín.
How do you pronounce it?
The accent on the í marks the stressed syllable, so the stress is on the end. The j is a breathy h sound made in the throat.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often say the j like the j in "jam", which gives "tah-JEEN". In Spanish the sound is an h, so it is tah-HEEN.
Did you know?
- The brand takes its name from El Tajín, a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the state of Veracruz, Mexico.
Examples in context
- Ponle Tajín al mango.Put Tajín on the mango.
- Me gusta la sandía con Tajín.I like watermelon with Tajín.
- ¿Quieres Tajín en el elote?Do you want Tajín on the corn?
Example conversation
Carlos orders a cup of fruit from Rosa at a fruit stand in Mexico.
- CarlosBuenas tardes, un vaso de mango, por favor.Good afternoon, a cup of mango, please.
- Rosa¿Le pongo Tajín?Shall I put Tajín on it?
- CarlosSí, con mucho Tajín, por favor.Yes, with lots of Tajín, please.
- RosaAquí tiene. Buen provecho.Here you go. Enjoy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
