Spanish Translations of Herbs, Spices and Flavorings

 

From our Culinary Spice article in The News newspaper - here is a list of the commonly used spices, herbs and flavorings with their names in Spanish:

Allspice / Pimienta Gorda

Anise / Anís

Basil / Albahaca

Bay Leaves / Laurel

Black pepper / Pimienta Negra

Capers / Alcaparra

Caraway / Alcaravea

Chamomile / Manzanilla

Chervil / Cerafolio
Chives / Cebolleta
Cinnamon / Canela
Cardamom / Cardamomo
Cloves / Clavo
Comfrey / Confrey
Coriander / Cilantro
Cumin / Comino
Dill / Eneldo
Fennel / Hinojo
Garlic / Ajo
Ginger / Jengibre
Marjoram / Mejorano
Mustard / Mostaza
Nutmeg / Nuez Moscada
Onion / Cebolla
Oregano / Orégano
Paprika / Pimentón
Parsley / Perejil
Peppermint / Menta
Poppyseed / Adormidera
Rosemary / Romero
Saffron / Azafrán
Sage / Salvia
Savory / Saturega
Sesame Seed / Ajonjolí
Spearmint / Yerba Buena
Tarragon / Estragón
Thyme / Tomillo
Tumeric / Cúrcuma
Vanilla / Vanilla
Wintermint / Axocopaque