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"Ajo" is a form of "ajo", a noun which is often translated as "garlic". "Perejil" is a noun which is often translated as "parsley". Learn more about the difference between "ajo" and "perejil" below.
el ajo(
ah
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hoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. garlic
Machaca el ajo y corta las cebollas.Crush the garlic and chop the onions.
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el perejil(
peh
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reh
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heel
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. parsley
Necesito perejil, cilantro y cebollino para preparar este guiso.I need parsley, cilantro, and chives to prepare this stew.
El perejil es un ingrediente esencial del tabule.Parsley is an essential ingredient in tabbouleh.
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