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How do you say "herb" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la hierba
In Spanish (Latin America), "herb" is la hierba.
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Pronunciation
Break it into pieces: LAH EEEHR-bah, and lean on the first beat, since Spanish rhythm hits each syllable evenly.
Grammar notes
la hierba is feminine. Its plural is hierbas.
Example sentence
Una hierba fresca le daba sabor al platillo.
A fresh herb added flavour to the dish.
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How to remember la hierba
Imagine the phrase "la hierba" attached to a quick mental snapshot of a herb in a Mexican kitchen or street market, and the word will resurface on its own next time you need it.
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Questions about la hierba
How do you pronounce la hierba?
Break it into pieces: LAH EEEHR-bah, and lean on the first beat, since Spanish rhythm hits each syllable evenly.
Is la hierba masculine or feminine?
la hierba is feminine. la hierba is feminine. Its plural is hierbas.
How is la hierba used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la hierba is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Una hierba fresca le daba sabor al platillo. (A fresh herb added flavour to the dish.).
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