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"Hierbabuena" is a noun which is often translated as "mint", and "menta" is a noun which is also often translated as "mint". Learn more about the difference between "hierbabuena" and "menta" below.
la hierbabuena(
yehr
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bah
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bweh
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nah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (herb)
a. mint
Preparé té con la hierbabuena que tengo en el jardín.I used the mint in the garden to make tea.
b. spearmint
La hierbabuena se usa en muchos productos de belleza por sus propiedades beneficiosas y olor refrescante.Spearmint is used in many beauty products for its health properties and refreshing smell.
la menta(
mehn
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (culinary)
a. mint
¿Cuáles son tus gustos preferidos de helado? - Chocolate, menta y frutilla.What are your favorite ice-cream flavors? - Chocolate, mint, and strawberry.
3. (slang) (repute) (River Plate)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. reputation
Manuel tiene mala menta, pero es un buen hombre.Manuel has a bad reputation, but he's a good man.
