tomillo
/toˈmiʝo/masculine
The Spanish word for thyme is tomillo. Wiktionary also lists ditén.
Meaning: plant of the genus Thymus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tomillo | /toˈmiʝo/ | masculine |
| ditén | /diten/ (from spelling rules) | Dominican Republic, masculine |
tomillo refers to the plant of the genus Thymus.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Dominican Republic, the word ditén is used to refer to thyme.
How does it change in a sentence?
tomillo is a masculine noun, so it is preceded by the masculine article el (e.g., el tomillo).
How do you pronounce it?
/toˈmiʝo/
Did you know?
- The Ancient Greek root of tomillo, thúmos, did not originally mean a plant, but referred to a person's 'soul', 'spirit', or 'courage'.
- Spanish folklore suggests that placing tomillo near the entrances of a house protects the home and attracts prosperity.
- In traditional Spanish medicine, tomillo is frequently used as a tea or gargle to treat respiratory issues due to its properties as an expectorant.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el olor del tomillo.I love the smell of thyme.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for the scent of tomillo.Tatoeba #13874975 by mervert1, translation #12170592 by megamanenm
- 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 is useful for listing tomillo among other popular fine herbs.Tatoeba #6389622 by mervert1, translation #1490328 by niceguydave
- El tomillo es una hierba muy aromática.Thyme is a very aromatic herb.
- Ana siempre pone tomillito en nuestro guiso casero.Ana always puts a little thyme in our homemade stew.
- Necesito un poco de tomillo para la sopa.I need a little bit of thyme for the soup.
Example conversation
Javier and María are cooking dinner in their kitchen.
- Javier¿Tienes un poco de tomillo?Do you have some thyme?
- MaríaSí, tengo un poco en la alacena.Yes, I have a little in the pantry.
- JavierPerfecto, pásamelo para el guiso.Perfect, pass it to me for the stew.
- MaríaAquí tienes, Javier.Here you go, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thyme” translations and entries tomillo, 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 tomillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
