variedad de marihuana
/baɾjedad de maɾjwana/from spelling rules
The English phrase "weed strain" is translated into Spanish as variedad de marihuana.
This phrase refers to a specific genetic variety of the cannabis plant.
Which one should you use?
Cepa de cannabis is used when you want to provide a technical connotation, whereas Variedad de cannabis is a more formal general term. On the informal side, you can use tipo de marihuana or variedad de hierba.
How do you pronounce it?
/baɾjedad de maɾjwana/
Did you know?
- The word cepa, used for technical strains, also means 'vine stock' in the context of wine and grapes.
- While marihuana is used globally, some Spanish speakers use the term mota in Mexico to refer to the plant.
- The Spanish spelling marihuana with a j is a relatively recent change influenced by the English word 'marijuana'.
Examples in context
- Me recomendaron una variedad de cannabis muy interesante, ¿la conoces?They recommended me a very interesting weed strain, do you know it?
- Las diferentes cepas de cannabis tienen propiedades terapéuticas únicas.Different cannabis strains have unique therapeutic properties.
- Me encanta probar distintas variedades de hierba, ¿tienes alguna recomendación?I love trying different weed varieties, do you have any recommendations?
- Esta variedad de marihuana es muy fuerte.This weed strain is very strong.
- Busco una variedad de marihuana con sabor a frutas.I am looking for a weed strain with a fruity flavor.
- No conozco esa variedad de marihuana.I don't know that weed strain.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a specialty shop.
- Javier¿Qué variedad de marihuana me recomiendas?Which weed strain do you recommend to me?
- ElenaEsta es la mejor variedad de la tienda.This is the best weed strain in the shop.
- JavierParece buena, la voy a probar.It looks good, I am going to try it.
- ElenaSeguro que te gustará, Javier.I'm sure you will like it, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, marihuana, variedad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
